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Initiative overview
This initiative is a global programme designed to empower girls aged 8–18 to identify and address social issues by creating technology-based solutions.
The programme has been running in Portugal since 2018 and was relaunched in 2022 to reach even more participants. In 2023, around 400 students and 100 mentors participated across 14 districts and 60 localities. Students from more than 110 educational establishments participated, marking a 30% increase from the previous year.
Out of the participating teams, 59 delivered complete technological and entrepreneurial projects, and 7 Portuguese teams advanced to the world semi-finalist stage.