Are you a girl who is ready to change the world?
Be part of the change! Technovation Girls is a free, 12-week program that equips girls and gender diverse youth ages 8-18 with the skills to become tech entrepreneurs and leaders. With the support of volunteer mentors, students work in teams to code mobile apps or AI solutions that address real-world problems they've identified.
Learn more about the Technovation Global Challenge at technovationchallenge.org
Waterloo Chapter overview
Women in Computer Science (WiCS) Outreach oversees the Waterloo Chapter of Technovation Girls, which supports teams in the beginner (8-12), junior (ages 13-15), and senior (ages 16-18) divisions. The chapter includes students from Cambridge, Elmira, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Stratford, Waterloo, and their surrounding townships.
Upcoming 2026/27 Season
Mini Hackathon (November 9th, 2026)
Want to see what Technovation is all about before you join the full 4-month program? Attend our annual Mini Hackathon for girls and gender-diverse youth ages 11 - 18! Click here to Register!
Participant Registration
Opens mid-October on the Technovation Global Website. Select the Waterloo Chapter or click here [link coming soon] to join the Waterloo Chapter!
Volunteer/Partner with the Waterloo Chapter
Learn more about how you and/or your organisation can get involved with Technovation on here!
Want to start your own Technovation Waterloo Club?
Interested in starting a Technovation Waterloo Club in your school/community? Email technovation@uwaterloo.ca to set up a call with our Chapter Leader, Samantha Jewett.
Technovation Girls was such a meaningful experience. It helped us turn our idea for Serenaid into something real, while also showing us the importance of teamwork, research, resilience, and innovation.
2026: A Record Breaking Season for the Waterloo Chapter
The most recent Technovation Girls Waterloo season was truly one for the history books! This year, six teams advanced to the Global Semi-Finals, showcasing the incredible talent, creativity, and dedication of our participants. Even more exciting, one team became the first in our program's history to advance to the Global Finals. Read on to learn more about this remarkable season and celebrate the achievements of our outstanding teams.