About the Program
Ready to Start the Technovation Journey?
Empower your future with hands-on AI, coding, and entrepreneurship training by joining one of the largest technology entrepreneurship programs
around the world.
With a 20-year track record, Technovation has reached:
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What Is the
Technovation Program?
The Technovation Girls program is a free, global technology education initiative that teaches students ages 8–18 how to identify real-world problems and build mobile apps or AI-powered solutions to address them. Through guided curriculum, mentorship, and hands-on practice, students learn coding, AI concepts, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and communication skills while developing a complete tech project.
Students work in small teams, supported by mentors, as they move through each stage of the program—from researching a problem, to designing and building a prototype, to creating a pitch.
The program is beginner-friendly and accessible to all skill levels, making it an excellent entry point into STEM and technology pathways.
Season at a Glance
The Technovation Girls program runs annually, with recruitment in the fall and core project development from January to April. Teams follow a structured, step-by-step curriculum that leads to a final global submission.
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Global
Launch
August 13, 2025
The Technovation season officially begins in August with the global launch. Students, families, and educators can explore the curriculum, review the challenge theme, and begin early planning before formal recruitment starts.
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Recruitment & Ideation
October - December
During the fall, students, mentors, and schools sign up for the program. Teams begin exploring community problems, learning the basics of design thinking, and selecting the issue they want to solve.
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Build & Mentorship
January - April
Teams work through the Technovation curriculum each week, supported by mentors. They learn coding or no-code tools, AI concepts, user research, and entrepreneurship while building their app or AI prototype and preparing their pitch.
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Submission Deadline
April 20, 2026
By the global submission deadline, teams submit their app or AI prototype, pitch video, and required documentation to the Technovation platform for review.
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Judging Begins
May - July
After submissions close, Technovation leads judging and selects regional and global finalists. Some teams may be invited to the Technovation World Summit, where student innovations are recognized and celebrated.
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World Summit
October 2026
The Technovation World Summit is the global celebration of student innovation, where top finalist teams present their solutions, connect with peers from around the world, and are honored for their achievements in technology and entrepreneurship.
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Weekly Learning Journey
Your Path From Idea to Innovation
Little Steps
Big Outcomes
Our 8-10 week cohort includes weekly sessions helps students stay organized and supported as they work through each stage of the Technovation program.
Every session focuses on practical learning, teamwork, and building real progress toward their final app or AI solution.
What Students Can Expect Each Week
Weekly guided sessions where students learn new skills and work on their projects step-by-step.
Easy to join from anywhere, making it accessible, and convenient for families across Central Texas.
Students can easily schedule drop‑in sessions if they need help or want feedback.
Each week connects directly to the Technovation curriculum, ensuring consistent progress.
Mentors help teams brainstorm, design, code, and prepare their pitches.
Empowering Leaders
of Tomorrow
Technovation nurtures leadership by giving students the chance to think critically, collaborate with peers, and create real technology solutions that address meaningful problems in their communities.
Through hands-on learning and mentorship, students build confidence, strengthen their voice, and develop the skills needed to lead with vision, empathy, and purpose—both today and in the future.
PROGRAM EVENTS
Events
Build Connections, Create Impact
Our program includes a series of events designed to support learning, build confidence, and celebrate student achievements. Each event helps guide students through different stages of the Technovation journey by connecting
them with mentors, peers, and the Global Technovation community.
Season Launch
Build Sprints
Pitch Practice
Technovation
World Summit
World Summit
Top teams may be recognized at the Technovation World Summit, an international event
celebrating student innovation. Awards, scholarships, and recognitions vary
each year and are determined solely by Technovation.
For the most current award structure, visit: Technovation Awards
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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Technovation upholds strict global safety, privacy, and youth‑protection standards
to ensure every participant has a safe and supportive learning environment.
As a supporting implementation partner, we follow these requirements
and extend them through our local safety protocols:
All mentors and volunteers complete safeguarding, background checks, orientation and are to follow Technovation’s global safety guidelines.
All student–mentor communication occurs through approved and governed platforms.
We adhere to Technovation’s data‑protection expectations and do not collect unnecessary personal information.
Students participate only with signed parent/guardian permission, and acknowledgment of program guidelines.
Sessions and interactions are monitored to ensure student safety and program integrity.
All shared materials, meetings, and collaborative tools are structured to protect minors online.
Frequently Ask Questions
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.
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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.
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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.
Get Involved
Join our Technovation Chapter and make a direct impact by supporting youth innovation and expanding access to STEM opportunities across Texas.
Whether you’re a student, mentor, or community partner, your involvement helps drive meaningful change, creating the leaders of the future.
Technovation Texas is supported by Intellorai as an official Implementation Partner.
This is not an official Technovation.org website. Technovation® is a separate nonprofit organization.
Visit Technovation Global: https://technovation.org