Mentoring in technology and entrepreneurship for girls ages 8 to 18

Help a team develop a tech startup project as part of Technovation, an international competition where participants create an app to solve a real-world problem.

Montreal — Hybrid format
January to May
3 to 5 hours per week

Registration for the 2026 edition is now closed. Stay tuned for the 2027 edition.

What is the level of involvement?

✔ Duration: 5 months (January to May)
✔ Time commitment: 3 to 5 hours per week
✔ 1 workshop per week (one weeknight)
✔ 1 team meeting per week
✔ Occasional check-ins between meetings

Yes, it's compatible with a full-time job.

Your Role

Being a mentor in the Technovation program means:

Supporting and guiding participants as they develop their projects
Providing constructive feedback
Sharing your knowledge of technology or entrepreneurship
Facilitating communication and collaboration within the team

You don’t do the project for them.
You support them so they can develop their skills.

What kind of candidates are we looking for?

Tech Mentor

We are looking for mentors with expertise in:

Programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
Web or mobile development
UX/UI
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ideal for: developers, computer science students, tech professionals, AI specialists.

Who can become a mentor?

Business Mentor

We are looking for mentors with expertise in:

Business models
Competitive analysis and market development
Marketing strategy
Visual identity
Project management

Ideal for: entrepreneurs, marketing specialists, managers, and innovation professionals.

You don’t need to be a expert.

We’re looking for people who:

Are passionate about technology or entrepreneurship
Are comfortable working with young people ages 8 to 18
Are available 3 to 5 hours per week
Are motivated to support the next generation of women in tech

Students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate employees are all welcome.

Your Impact

By becoming a mentor, you will:

Inspire the next generation of female innovators
Help bridge the gender gap in technology
Develop your leadership skills
Expand your network in tech and entrepreneurship

FAQ

The program is hybrid. Most workshops are held online, but there are a few (2 or 3) in-person workshops during the 5-month session.
Yes. The time commitment is 3 to 5 hours per week.
Yes, it’s possible to mentor as a pair if you have complementary expertise.
No. A solid foundation in a specific field is sufficient.

Ready to become a mentor?

Join the Technovation program and support girls in creating innovative tech solutions.