Since 2009
Technovation has inspired and educated girls and women to solve real-world problems using technology
Technovation Coachteacher, parent, or community
memberleads the program
Technovation Mentorfemale professional
serves as role model and advisor
Technovation Teams Create Mobile App “Startups”
in 3 months working with a coach and mentorthey create apps, write business plans, and pitch to judges
They Find Creative Solutions to Problems in Their Communities
BullyingTeen PregnancyStudent ProductivityCollege Preparedness
+ hundreds more …
Early MarriageEmergency Response
Clean WaterFood Access
70%of girls took further
Computer Science courses after Technovation when they had the opportunity
70%of girls were more interested in entrepreneurship after the
program than before
75%of Mentors said that
Technovation assisted their own professional development
44%of college-age alumnae survey
respondents who already selected a major chose
Computer Sciencebased on preliminary data
• Are you interested in inspiring the next generation of female tech leaders and entrepreneurs?
• Are you excited about mentoring young girls to create mobile apps that address issues in their communities?
• Would you like to be involved with technology training program with persistent impact on career choices of young girls?
Join Technovation Challenge
• Enthusiasm to guide a team of five young girls through the Technovation curriculum
• 2 hours per week for 12 weeks (February through April)
• Work with a co-mentor to reduce time commitment
• Mentor teams virtually or in-person
Mentoring Commitment
Inspire and…
• Lead by example be an active mentor
• Manage team dynamics
• Stay neutral during discussion
• Share your expertise
• Be a role model
• Provide one-on-one interaction
• Encourage and inspire
…have fun!
• Mentor young girls to develop the confidence and skills for choosing STEM careers
• Through Technovation help girls emerge as problem solvers and leaders
• Enhance your mentoring skills and emerge as a role model
• Introduction to Technovation Challenge and brainstorming app ideas
• Market Research • User- Centered Design • Incorporating Feedback • Entrepreneurship • Business Plan • Career Exploration • Creating Engaging PowerPoint
presentations • Project Submission Guidelines • Effective Presentations • Pitch Coaching • Reflection, Wrap-Up and Post-Survey
12 Week CourseIdentify a problem, create an app to solve it, code the app, build a company to launch the app in the
market, and pitch the plan to experts - - all in 12 weeks
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