The 2025 Technovation AI Ventures Accelerator is currently accepting applications for its complimentary 12-week program aimed at supporting young women in developing investor-ready AI startups from concept stage. Launched through a collaboration between Technovation and Generation Unlimited, the program offers winning teams the chance to receive equity-free seed funding of up to $10,000.
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Participants will benefit from practical training, mentorship opportunities, and direct access to investors as they work to develop their AI concepts into sustainable, scalable technology ventures addressing practical challenges.
Program Significance
The AI Ventures Accelerator serves several important purposes:
- Encourages female leadership in AI innovation and entrepreneurial ventures.
- Equips young women with skills to create investment-ready concepts in the rapidly expanding AI industry.
- Empowers emerging female entrepreneurs to address genuine social and commercial challenges through technological solutions.
- Advances inclusive engagement in the digital economy while nurturing future MSME entrepreneurs and technology-based startups.
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Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must meet these requirements:
- Form a team of young women between 19–24 years old (2–4 members recommended; individual applicants accepted).
- Live in India, Nigeria, Mexico, or the United States.
- Demonstrate interest in technology, AI, and entrepreneurship.
- Have identified a problem they wish to address using artificial intelligence.
- Can dedicate 10–15 hours per week throughout the 12-week program.
Prior experience in coding or AI is not necessary—enthusiasm, innovation, and eagerness to learn are the essential qualities.
What Participants Receive
Selected teams will access:
- Technical and Business Training: Instruction in designing, building prototypes, and growing AI ventures using generative AI platforms, machine learning technologies, and user-focused design approaches.
- Expert Guidance: Individual mentoring from experienced technology entrepreneurs and investment professionals.
- Pitch Preparation: Support in creating compelling, investor-ready business presentations and fundraising narratives.
- Financial Support: Ten leading teams will divide $100,000 in total seed funding ($10,000 per team) to expand their ventures.
- Networking Platform: Opportunity to showcase work at the international Demo Day and establish connections with investors, collaborators, and industry specialists.
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Program Overview:
- Organizers: Technovation and Generation Unlimited.
- Length: 12 weeks.
- Prize Money: $10,000 seed grants awarded to each of the 10 top-performing teams.
- Open to Participants from: India, Nigeria, Mexico, and the United States.
- Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025.
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