Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls
by Technovation
$750 Educational Stipend
Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls is a competition by Technovation for students in Class 3–12, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
The program curriculum is designed to be completed over 12 weeks.
Format
Both · Teams of 5
Time needed
Approximately 30-40 hours over the course of the program.
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.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Gender
- female only
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
No specific academic requirements. Open to all students within the age group.
Prerequisites
- No prior coding experience required
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.
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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.
Rewards & 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
Rounds & 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls?
Students in Class 3–12. children aged 8-18. female students only.
What will my child gain from Technovation Girls Competition - Tech & Entrepreneurship for Girls?
Finalist's team (15 teams) will receive a $500/person educational stipend. Each member of a Grand Prize-winning team will receive a $750/person educational stipend.. Gain hands-on experience in coding, app development, and AI.. Develop a complete business plan and pitch a real-world tech product.. Receive mentorship from industry professionals and experts.. Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.. Connect with a global community of young female innovators.. Earn a certificate of participation.. Achieve international recognition for your project..
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