PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Minneapolis, MN — Technovation Girls Minnesota, a flagship program of Code Savvy and part of the global Technovation initiative, proudly announces the successful completion of its 12 week innovation and entrepreneurship program. This year, Code Savvy empowered 88 girls across 32 teams, with support from 33 dedicated mentors, marking our 11th year of impact. These talented young changemakers from communities across Minnesota designed and developed mobile and web applications that address real-world challenges in their local communities.
Virtual Live Pitch and Awards Ceremony Details:
Virtual Live Pitch: May 17th, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (online)
Awards Ceremony: May 18th, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM at Hyland Hills Ski Chalet, Bloomington, MN
These bright, young technologists are set to showcase their groundbreaking projects in a virtual live pitch event to a distinguished panel of judges on May 17th. Following this, an awards ceremony will be held on May 18th at the scenic Hyland Hills Ski Chalet in Bloomington, where these young innovators will be recognized for their hard work and creativity.
Special Preview Event with US Bank:
In a special preview, 10 select teams will present their projects to technology executives of US Bank on the afternoon of May 8th, 2025, at their Hopkins Center. This unique opportunity allows participants to refine their presentations and receive invaluable feedback from top industry leaders, preparing them for the main event.
US Bank Challenge: May 8th, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at the US Bank Hopkins Center, Hopkins
Empowering Future Leaders:
Technovation Girls Minnesota empowers young women to explore and develop their skills in technology, fostering a new generation of innovators and problem solvers. This program not only provides a platform for these young women to develop practical solutions to community problems but also boosts their confidence and positions them as leaders in technology.
About Code Savvy:
Code Savvy is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to interrupting and counteracting existing gender, racial, and socioeconomic gaps in computing by equipping youth and educators with the knowledge, skills, and support to create with technology. Founded in 2013, we empower underrepresented youth by providing access to computer science education through hands-on, real-world experiences.
About Technovation:
Technovation is a global tech education nonprofit that empowers girls to become more confident leaders, creators and problem-solvers. Technovation offers engaging, student-centered learning programs in which girls ages 8-18 learn how to create AI and app-based technologies to solve real-world problems. Technovation partners with global organizations like UNICEF, UNESCO and UN Women, and with mentors from companies like Salesforce, Adobe, Shopify, IBM, Google, Oracle, Globant, Ericsson, Intel, HSBC and Microsoft to reach girls and families in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit technovation.org.
Join Us:
We invite the community and media representatives to join us in celebrating the achievements of these remarkable young women. For more information about Technovation Girls Minnesota and to support our initiatives, please visit our website.
Media Contact:
Marvis Kilgore
Executive Director
Code Savvy
Technovation Girls MN
marvis@codesavvy.org
(662) 380-0069