About the Challenge
Technovation Girls equips young women with the skills to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders.
Learn to Code
Girls learn to build mobile apps that solve real-world problems in their communities.
Develop Business Plans
Teams create business plans and learn entrepreneurship skills to launch their ideas.
Pitch to Judges
Participants pitch their solutions to judges and compete for prizes and recognition.
Who Can Participate?
- Teams of up to 5 girls
- Ages 10-18
- Schools in Central Uganda
- Each team must have a mentor
Why Join?
Technovation Girls has helped over 34,000 girls from 100+ countries develop coding and leadership skills. Participants gain confidence, technical skills, and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Challenge Timeline
Key dates for the Technovation Girls Challenge in Central Uganda
Registration Period
Schools register their teams of up to 5 girls with a mentor.
Kickoff and Training
Teams begin learning curriculum and ideating their projects.
App Development
Teams work on developing their mobile applications and business plans.
Regional Pitches
Teams present their solutions to judges at regional events.
Finals and Awards
Top teams compete in the finals and winners are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Technovation Girls Challenge
Teams of up to 5 girls aged 10-18 from schools in Central Uganda. Each team must have a mentor (teacher or adult supervisor).
No, participation in the Technovation Girls Challenge is completely free for all eligible teams.
No prior coding experience is required. The program provides all necessary training and resources.
Teams receive access to curriculum, coding tutorials, mentorship, and workshops throughout the program.
Mentors guide teams through the curriculum, help organize meetings, and provide support. Technical expertise is helpful but not required.
Teams typically meet 1-2 times per week for 1-2 hours over the course of the program (approximately 4-5 months).
Register Your Team
Schools can register teams of up to 5 girls with a mentor. Registration closes on May 20, 2025.
By submitting this form, you agree to the terms and conditions of the Technovation Girls Challenge.
For any questions, please contact info@mindset-group.org