On May 17, 2025, we hosted our annual Appapalooza event, the exciting finale of the Technovation Girls Minnesota season. This year’s virtual live pitch showcase featured impressive mobile and web apps developed by girls across Minnesota, each designed to tackle real-world challenges through technology.
A total of 23 teams completed and submitted their projects for local judging and the Technovation Global competition. This milestone represents months of dedication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
In the lead-up to Appapalooza, our volunteer judges reviewed each team’s materials, including pitch videos, source code, and business plans. During the live event, they watched the final presentations, asked insightful questions, and engaged directly with the participants. Their thoughtful feedback played an important role in shaping the experience.
Winners were announced the following day at our Code Savvy Celebrate event. This gathering honored not only the top teams, but also the many participants, mentors, and volunteers who made the season a success.
Appapalooza 2025 was more than just a pitch event. It was a vibrant celebration of innovation, perseverance, and the impact of empowering girls in STEM. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a meaningful and memorable experience!
2025 Technovation Girls MN Winners by Division:
(Jump to: Junior Division Senior Division )
Beginner Division
Team: Young Eagle
App: StandUp
Project Description:
Teaches kids and adults how to stand up to bullies and respond confidently in tough situations.
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Team: EcoPixels
App: STUDY-AIQ
Project Description:
This AI-powered tutoring app supports students—especially those with learning disabilities or from underserved communities—by adapting to their emotions and learning needs in real time.
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Junior Division
(Jump to: Senior Division Beginner Division )
Team: MME Technovation
App: Ungrumpify
Project Description:
Designed to help teens reduce recreational screen time, Ungrumpify uses positive motivation, goal setting, and gentle redirection to encourage more off-screen activities.
Pitch Video:
Team: Aspiring Minds
App: Design Your Brain
Project Description:
Helps middle school students learn about the brain and improve skills like attention, memory, and mindset through interactive lessons, games, and self-assessments.
Pitch Video:
Team: Tech_quintet
App: DonoHub
Project Description:
Designed to reduce waste and improve donation efforts, DonoHub connects donors, charities, and volunteers to streamline the sharing of food and supplies—making it easier for resources to reach those who need them most.
Pitch Video:
Team: The BTMD Tech League
App: Mello
Project Description:
Mello helps users manage their time and well-being through reminders, journaling, and AI-powered support—encouraging balance, self-expression, and healthier habits.
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Senior Division
(Jump to: Junior Division Beginner Division )
Team: A.R.S.A.
App: Recovera
Project Description:
Helps users track symptoms, medications, and appointments with reminders. It motivates recovery through a points system redeemable for rewards, offers a supportive forum, and includes games to make healing more engaging.
Pitch Video:
Team: Sandeen Sisters
App: Bountiful Baskets Customer App
Project Description:
Designed to improve access to healthy food, the app helps users find food shelf locations, check hours and availability, receive appointment reminders, and navigate the app in their preferred language—making vital resources more accessible for families in need. Multiple languages.
Pitch Video:
Team: Innovate Trio
App: HerHealth
Project Description:
Mobile app that empowers women with personalized, age-specific health education and AI-guided support.
Pitch Video:
Team: Rochester Excel
App: Excel
Project Description:
This app connects teens with mentors and peers for support through high school, college admissions, and career planning. It also links students to volunteer and job opportunities—empowering them to succeed and give back.