Technovation Girls
Competition · Technovation · Online
Technology entrepreneurship program and competition for girls ages 8–18.
Our take
Build an app and a business plan around a community problem, in a team of girls with a mentor. Free, well-structured, global.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- Technovation
- Type
- Competition
- Format
- Online
- When
- During the school year
- Who can apply
- 8th–12th grade
- How hard to get in
- Competitive
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- Usually closes in April. Register in winter; submissions due in spring.
- Subjects
- Computer Science, Business
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is Technovation Girls worth it?
Build an app and a business plan around a community problem, in a team of girls with a mentor. Free, well-structured, global. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it solid.
How much does Technovation Girls cost?
It’s free, or it pays you. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the Technovation Girls deadline?
Usually closes in April. Register in winter; submissions due in spring. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to Technovation Girls?
Students in 8th–12th grade. It is competitive.
Want a list picked for you?
Clarity Prep members get opportunities matched to their grade, interests and state in the app, plus a mentor who helps them decide what’s worth applying to and checks in every week until the applications are in.
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