Empowering Women in Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship by developing a Supportive Ecosystem in Higher Education Institutions (HerTechVenture)

Funding: European Union. Erasmus + KA2 - Cooperation partnership in higher education

Project leader: Aleksandra Rozanska

Coordinator: Fundacja Edukacyjna Perspektywy

Reference: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000156803

Partners:

Uniwersytet Gdanski
Stimmuli for social change
University of Macedonia
Instituto Politecnico da Guarda
Inova+ Innovation Services SA
Universidad de Salamanca
Politecnico di Torino

Date: 01/12/2023 to 30/11/2026

Budget: 400.000 €

Abstract:

Objectives: To create inclusive HEIs ecosystems that combat gender stereotypes and encourage female students to follow tech business careers. To boost confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills and foster female student’s passion for Tech Business careers. To showcase how HEIs can become catalysts for influencing stereotypes and encouraging more women to become the future tech innovators and entrepreneurs of Europe. Research activities; training activities targeted to HEI educators through an international seminar; development of the GenderWise training programme for educators; Development of the HerTechVenture entrepreneurship programme for female students; organization of testing, trainings, mentoring and hackathons for female students; organization of a final awards event; development of resources and training material; reporting and assessment; dissemination and communication activities Results: HerTechVenture Theory of Change GenderWise training programme for educators- 10 HEI educators will be directly trained during an LTTA HerTechVenture entrepreneurship programme offering 6 training modules; a hackathon curriculum; a mentoring scheme and digital inspirational resources. Implementation of the HerTechVenture Academy in 5 countries where 100 female students will be benefited. Organisation of a final award event in Poland. Dissemination materials and events

Website: https://www.hertechventure.eu/