Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls
by Technovation
$750 Educational Stipend
A global tech competition for girls (8-18) to build an app solving a community problem. Win scholarships, gain coding skills, and develop a business plan.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 1 to 5
Duration
The program curriculum is designed to be completed over 12 weeks.
Time needed
30+ hour curriculum (ages 8 to 12); 50+ hours (ages 13 to 18)
Eligibility
Open to participants aged 8-18: Beginner (8-12), Junior (13-15), Senior (16-18) who identify as female, trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming. Teams can consist of 1 to 5 members. The competition is global and open to all students in India. No prior coding experience is required.
- Grade level
- Grade 3 to 12
- Age range
- 8 to 18 years
- Gender
- Girls only
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- No specific academic requirements. Open to all students within the age group.
- Prerequisites
- No prior coding experience required
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Rewards and recognition
Award
$750
Finalist team members each receive a $500 educational stipend. Regional honorees receive $250 per student. Additional special awards, like the Google Gemini award for $250, are also available. Each member of a Grand Prize-winning team will receive a $750/person educational stipend.
Certificate
Certificate of Participation
All participants who complete the program receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge their hard work and learning.
Career pathways
Teams are supported by mentors from the tech and business industries, providing valuable guidance and networking opportunities.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 13 Aug 2025
- Registration closed
- 18 Mar 2026
- Competition
- 13 Aug 2025 to 20 Apr 2026
How to apply
- 1Register on the official Technovation Girls platform.
- 2Form or join a team of 1 to 5 members.
- 3A parent or guardian must sign a consent form for participation.
- 4Follow the 12-week curriculum to develop a mobile app and a business plan.
- 5Submit the final project, including a pitch video, source code, and business plan.
Rules and guidelines
- All team members must be between 8 and 18 years old and identify as female.
- Teams must consist of 1 to 5 members.
- The mobile app must be built using accepted platforms like Thunkable or App Inventor.
- The project, including the app and business plan, must be the original work of the team members.
- Submissions must be completed and uploaded by the official deadline.
Technology requirements
- Access to a computer with an internet connection
- A device for testing the mobile application
- Access to app development platforms like Thunkable or App Inventor.
About this opportunity
Technovation Girls is a global technology entrepreneurship program that empowers young women to address real-world problems by designing and building a mobile application. Participants work in teams, following a 12-week project-based curriculum that covers everything from coding and AI to creating a business plan and pitching their final product to solve a pressing issue in their community.
The program is designed to be inclusive, requiring no prior coding experience and is completely free for all participants. It not only helps girls develop technical abilities in app development and artificial intelligence but also fosters crucial life skills such as leadership, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, preparing them to become future innovators and leaders.
Rounds and format
The competition involves a submission round, that is, a quarterfinal, where teams present their app, pitch video, and business plan. Submissions are judged and top teams move to the semifinal round. This is also an online round. The last one is finals. Finalist teams are invited to the World Summit to pitch their ideas to a panel of expert judges.
How entries are judged
Projects are evaluated based on several criteria, including Ideation (20 points), Technical implementation (20 points), Entrepreneurship (20 points for Senior Division), Pitch (10 points), and Overall Impression (10 points).
Selection process
Teams are selected to advance based on the scores from judges. Finalists are chosen from the top-scoring teams globally to compete at the World Summit.
Academic details
Difficulty: Intermediate
What's covered
A 12-week project-based curriculum is provided, guiding teams through ideation, coding, business plan development, and pitching.
Frequently asked questions
How do students typically approach problem identification for their app in this competition?
Students are encouraged to identify real-world problems within their local communities that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This often involves research, interviews, and observation to understand the problem deeply before brainstorming tech-based solutions.
What are the key factors judges consider when evaluating projects in the Technovation Girls Competition?
Judges evaluate projects based on several criteria, including the originality and impact of the idea, the technical implementation of the app or AI project, the viability of the business plan (for Senior Division), the clarity and persuasiveness of the pitch, and the overall impression of the team's effort and learning journey.
How can teams effectively manage their time during the 12-week program to ensure a successful submission?
Effective time management involves breaking down the project into smaller, manageable tasks, setting weekly goals, and consistently working through the curriculum modules. Regular team meetings, clear role assignments, and leveraging mentor support are crucial for staying on track and meeting deadlines.
What support is available for teams without prior coding experience who wish to participate?
The Technovation Girls program is designed for participants with no prior coding experience. It provides a comprehensive 12-week online curriculum that guides teams through app development using user-friendly platforms like Thunkable or App Inventor, along with mentorship from experienced professionals.
How does participation in this competition benefit students' future academic and career paths?
Participating in Technovation Girls provides students with hands-on experience in coding, AI, and entrepreneurship, developing critical skills highly valued in STEM fields. It also fosters leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, enhancing their portfolios for higher education and future career opportunities.
What strategies can teams use to create a compelling pitch video for their project?
A compelling pitch video clearly articulates the problem, presents the app or AI solution, demonstrates its functionality, and explains the business potential or social impact. Teams should focus on storytelling, clear communication, and showcasing their passion and understanding of their project.
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