The program runs annually, with recruitment in the fall and project development from January to April.

Technovation Texas currently serves students, families, and community partners in the Killeen–Harker Heights region, with outreach extending to surrounding communities including Copperas Cove, Austin, Waco, Temple, Belton, Fort Cavazos–connected areas, and broader Central Texas.

Yes! Students from Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple, Austin, Waco, Killeen, and all nearby Central Texas communities are welcome to join. Our program is virtual‑first, making participation easy and accessible regardless of where you live within the region.

Technovation Texas strives to welcome as many students as possible. While there is no strict limit, we maintain manageable cohort sizes to ensure high‑quality mentorship and team support. If a cohort reaches capacity, students will be placed on a waitlist or offered an alternate session to ensure every participant receives a meaningful experience.

No experience is required. Technovation is designed for complete beginners through advanced learners.

Parents are welcome to support their students by helping with scheduling, encouragement, and project feedback.

No. Participation in the Technovation Girls program is completely free for students, families, and mentors. All curriculum materials, resources, and program requirements are provided at no cost to ensure equitable access for all. A computer or tablet with internet access is recommended. All curriculum materials are free and accessible online.

Students can join with friends, classmates, or be matched into a team based on age group and availability.

A computer or tablet with internet access is recommended. All curriculum materials are free and accessible online.

The Technovation global competition is an international showcase where student teams submit their technology projects for review. Top teams may advance to global judging and be recognized at the Technovation World Summit.

Students create mobile apps or AI-powered solutions that address real community problems. Projects range from environmental tools to health, education, safety, and social impact apps.

Students build skills in coding, AI concepts, entrepreneurship, teamwork, research, problem solving, communication, and leadership.

Students take part in an 8–10 week cohort, meeting weekly with their teams as they progress through the Technovation curriculum.

No. Training, resources, and weekly support is provided for free

Yes. We help train facilitators and provide ongoing support.

Technovation requires background checks for all volunteers who work directly with students, including mentors, technical advisors, guest speakes/workshop facilitators, and school/community liaisons. These checks are performed and processed by the global Technovation program as part of its youth‑safety commitment. Volunteers in non‑student‑facing roles—such as event logistics, chapter operations, or judging—may not require a background check unless they will interact directly with minors.

Please select the form that best matches your role or interest. Students and parents may complete the Cohort Registration Form, mentors can fill out the Mentor Application, schools and libraries may use the Partner Inquiry Form, and organizations seeking to collaborate can submit a Sponsorship Inquiry.

No experience is required. Students join regardless of background, and mentors receive full training through Technovation’s free global mentor modules.

Once you submit the appropriate Google Form, our team will review your information, follow up by email, and help you get connected to the next steps.

Yes. Families from Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple, Belton, and surrounding Central Texas areas are welcome.

Students typically meet once per week for 60–90 minutes, plus optional build sprint sessions leading up to submission.

Mentors meet with their team 1–5 hours per week. Additional optional office hours and support resources are provided.

Yes. Schools, libraries, youth centers, and community programs can host Technovation teams by becoming a Partner Site with our chapter. Partner Sites receive full onboarding, support, facilitator training, and access to resources that ensure a safe and successful experience for their students.

Students build mobile app prototypes or AI-powered solutions that address a real problem in their community.

Full workshop schedules, Zoom links, and build sprint details are available to enrolled cohort participants through Google Classroom.