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Programs

Our programs

Six educational areas, delivered through workshops, incubators, accelerators, competitions, mentorship, and forums.

01Programme formats

Where to start?

How each format works: who can join, how applications are confirmed, and how places are limited.

01

Workshops

Participation
Open workshops require no previous experience, subject to the recommended age group and available places. Hands-on technical programmes may set minimum skill, device, or equipment requirements.
Places
Online: limited by the platform, the number of mentors, and the interaction format. Offline: depends on venue capacity, technical equipment, and instructor availability.
Confirmation
Applications can be confirmed automatically, subject to capacity.
02

Incubator

Participation
May use pre-selection based on motivation, readiness to take part, the project idea, and access to the necessary resources.
Places
The number of teams is limited to keep support and access to resources at a high standard.
Confirmation
Applications are reviewed by organizers.
03

Accelerator

Participation
May use pre-selection based on motivation, readiness to take part, the project idea, and access to the necessary resources.
Places
The number of teams is limited to keep support and access to resources at a high standard.
Confirmation
Applications are reviewed by organizers.
04

Competitions

Participation
In the previous Girls Go First startup contest the team leader had to be a girl and girls had to make up at least one third of the team. The planned Scrimmage of the 2026–2027 season requires at least half of each team to be girls.
Places
The limit follows the competition rules, venue capacity, and organizational resources.
Confirmation
Applications are reviewed by organizers.
05

Global Mentorship

Participation
Applications are reviewed against the participant's educational goals, the project area, and the availability of a suitable mentor.
Confirmation
Applications are reviewed by organizers.
06

STEM Forums

02Educational areas

Six areas

  • 01

    Robotics & Engineering

    An introduction to robotics, engineering design, building, programming, and creating technical solutions for FIRST Tech Challenge.

    Open programme page

  • 02

    Artificial Intelligence & Programming

    Programming fundamentals, applied artificial intelligence, automation, and the use of digital tools.

    Open programme page

  • 03

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship

    Developing startup ideas, building prototypes, analysing real problems, solving business cases, and preparing project presentations.

    Open programme page

  • 04

    Leadership & Project Management

    Building skills in team management, communication, strategic thinking, task allocation, and public speaking.

    Open programme page

  • 05

    Global Mentorship

    Working with experienced members of the STEM community: project support, competition preparation, and professional feedback.

    Open programme page

  • 06

    STEM Career Exploration

    Discovering educational and professional paths, international opportunities, and the career stories of women in STEM.

    Open programme page

03Programs

One path, four steps

The route Girls Go First supports, as set out in its main goal.

  1. 01

    Discover

    A first introduction to STEM.

  2. 02

    Build

    Independent project development.

  3. 03

    Compete

    Engineering competitions.

  4. 04

    Grow

    Further professional growth.

04FAQ

Got questions?

Answers to the questions we hear most often.

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Do I need previous STEM experience to join?

No. Many introductory workshops and educational programmes are designed for beginners. Some advanced sessions may have prerequisites.

Can boys participate?

Girls Go First is aimed first of all at supporting girls in STEM. Some team events do allow mixed teams as long as the event's requirements are met.

Can I participate from another country?

Yes, some international online programmes of Girls Go First are open to participants from other countries.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate information is published on the page of the relevant programme when organizers provide certificates.

How can I become a mentor?

Fill in the mentor application, stating your professional experience, technical specialization, and availability to support participants.

Can I join without a team?

It depends on the event. Introductory workshops may be designed for individual participants, while some competitions require a team application.

Your Future in STEM Starts Here.

Each big idea begins with a first step.

Whether you are discovering technology, developing your first project, or leading an engineering team, Girls Go First connects girls who are ready to learn, experiment, build, and lead.

Build. Lead. Go First.

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