Mentors
Do you want to be a mentor?
Technovation mentors:
- support teams of girls through their Technovation Challenge, helping them to
- keep on-track.
- meet deadlines.
- find solutions to problems.
- designate work responsibilities.
- dedicate about 2-3 hours per week throughout the program (January to April) in their role as team project manager.
- may pair up to share the workload and time commitment with their teams.
- are supported through training and networking.
Mentor eligibility
- Mentors must be over the age of 18 and may be of any gender.
- To mentor a team, you must first set up an account on the Technovation global platform and complete the following information:
- consent form
- background check
- short biography of yourself
- self-paced training which includes basics about the prgram, student safety, and competition requirements.
- Every volunteer should make sure to review Technovation's .
Mentor virtual information sessions
Technovation has made many changes to the program for the 2027 season. Sign up for one of our Technovation Â鶹ÊÓƵ chapter information sessions to find out more. New and returning mentors are welcome.
Friday, October 30th, 3-4 pm
Wednesday, November 4th, 12-1 pm
Saturday, November 7th, 2-3 pm
Monday, November 9th, 6-7 pm
Wednesday, November 25th, 5-6 pm
Thursday, December 3rd, 12-1 pm
Wednesday, December 9th, 7-8 pm
Thursday, December 17th, 12-1 pm
You will receive a virtual link for the session you choose to attend.
Mentor registration
Registration for the 2027 season will open on October 29th. If you would like to join our Â鶹ÊÓƵ chapter, please register only if you are ready to commit to the program. Once registration is open, we'll post the links below. We look forward to working with you!
Support for mentors
Our Â鶹ÊÓƵ chapter holds information sessions for prospective mentors, and orientation and training for registered mentors. Â鶹ÊÓƵ mentors will also benefit from the local network.
The Technovation global program provides a variety of helpful materials on their . They also hold virtual Mentor Live sessions with Technovaiton staff and the global mentor community.