BLACK TECHNOVATION GIRLS WATERLOO · OUR PROGRAM

Our Program

OUR YEARLY RHYTHM

Every Term Builds on the Last.

01 · Fall

September to December

Preparation, revision, and strengthening skills ahead of the Technovation Girls program.

02 · Winter

January to May

Program participation, research, project development, testing, and presentation.

03 · Spring

June to August

Reinforcement and enrichment, building on skills and work developed during the program.

Language of Instruction

Teaching and project submissions are in English. Some of our volunteers and alumni are bilingual and can explain concepts in French to help girls understand.

LEARN TOGETHER

Online Learning. in-Person Connection.

Wednesday Classes

4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Attend live instruction, demonstrations, and questions, or watch the recorded lesson when you cannot attend.

Recordings and materials are in the Black Technovation Girls Google Classroom, accessible only to club members.

University Club Activities

In-person activities at the University of Waterloo are part of belonging to the club.

During January to May, expect activities on two to three Saturdays per month. Confirmed dates and arrangements are shared privately with members and families.

MAKE SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

Your Question. Your Project.

Girls can develop a project of their choice or choose a project submitted by a partner community organization. They research the problem, develop ideas, and test how technology could help.

Our Solution Suite Includes

Web applicationsMobile applicationsAI-powered solutions

Mini Hackathons

Focused opportunities to explore challenges, develop ideas, build, and present progress, with participating schools or the wider club.

School groups provide an additional setting to meet regularly and work on projects.