Build an app or AI solution that tackles a real-world problem, develop technical and entrepreneurial skills, and connect with a community of innovators through Technovation Girls Minnesota.
What is Technovation Girls?
Technovation Girls is a global technology entrepreneurship challenge for girls and non-binary students ages 8–18. Participants work in teams to identify a community problem, build a mobile app or AI solution, and present their work to judges.
In Minnesota, Code Savvy coordinates the local Technovation Girls Minnesota chapter. The global Technovation organization provides the challenge framework and curriculum, while Code Savvy supports Minnesota teams through workshops, mentor connections, community events, and the local pitch event.
Since the launch of Technovation Girls Minnesota in 2014, over 2,000 teen girls and mentors from all over the Twin Cities area have participated in the Technovation Challenge.
Hear directly from Technovation Girls Minnesota participants as they share what the challenge is all about:
Technovation Global Provides
- Challenge framework
- Official curriculum
- Global registration platform
- Global judging and competition process
Code Savvy Provides in Minnesota
- Local workshops and events
- Mentor support and community connections
- Appapalooza pitch event
- Regional celebration and awards
2026-2027 Season Timeline
Kick off the season and connect with the Minnesota chapter community.
Learn how to identify a problem and shape a meaningful solution.
Learn how to pitch your Technovation project.
Teams present their projects live during the Minnesota pitch event.
Celebrate students, mentors, educators, and regional award recipients.
Minnesota Chapter Events
Launchapalooza
Start the season, learn what to expect, and meet other Technovation Girls Minnesota participants.
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Design Thinking Workshop
Define your app, identify your audience, and create a prototype.
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Who Can Participate?
Help Bring a Team’s Ideas to Life
Technovation Girls Minnesota mentors support teams as they turn ideas into technology solutions for real community problems. You do not need to be a programmer or technology expert to mentor. What matters most is being ready to encourage students, ask questions, help them work through challenges, and keep their project moving forward.
As a mentor, you can help your team:
- Set goals, manage their time, and stay on track throughout the season
- Work through challenges and find answers when they get stuck
- Develop confidence as they build and refine their project
- Prepare to communicate and pitch their ideas
- Connect with additional resources and expertise when needed
The mentor signup above is for Technovation Girls Minnesota. General mentor information and resources are maintained by Technovation Global.
2026 Minnesota Regional Winners
Meet the 2026 Technovation Girls Minnesota regional winners and celebrate the students who shared their technology projects during the season.
Meet the 2026 MN WinnersQuestions?
For Minnesota chapter questions, email girlscode@technovationmn.org.
For questions about global Technovation Challenge registration, rules, curriculum, or judging, visit technovationchallenge.org.
Ready to Start the Challenge?
Registration opens in October of each year. Sign up below, and follow Technovation Girls Minnesota for local workshops, events, mentor support, and Appapalooza updates.
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