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Applications open for the Kasa NextGen Girls Innovation Bootcamp (ages 8–18) · Curriculum & resources now available.
✦ Girls · STEM · AI · Ages 8–18

Kasa NextGen ✦

Kasa NextGen, powered by Technovation Girls, prepares girls ages 8–18 to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders. Through a 12-week bootcamp, participants build confidence, learn digital and AI skills, work in teams, identify real community problems, and prepare to create app or technology-based solutions.
Applications are open now — apply today to join the Kasa NextGen Bootcamp. Participation in the bootcamp does not guarantee selection for the official Technovation Girls program track. Kasa Foundation will review bootcamp participation, teamwork, readiness, project development, and commitment before selecting Kasa NextGen Teams.

Frequently asked

What happens after I submit my application?

Kasa Foundation reviews your application. Selected applicants will be invited to join the Kasa NextGen Girls Innovation Bootcamp. Some applicants may be waitlisted if spaces are full.

Is my daughter guaranteed a spot in the Technovation Girls program?

The Kasa NextGen bootcamp is open to eligible girls who want to learn. Participation in the bootcamp does not guarantee selection as a Kasa NextGen Team for the official Technovation Girls program track. Kasa Foundation reviews bootcamp participation, teamwork, readiness, project development, and commitment before selecting Kasa NextGen Teams. Girls who complete the bootcamp will gain valuable skills whether or not they are selected this year.

How long does review take?

Kasa Foundation will review applications as quickly as possible. Applicants will receive a decision or follow-up message once review is complete.

Build a real app

Design, prototype, and ship a mobile app or AI project that tackles a problem you care about.

Squad + mentors

Team up with other girls and get matched with women mentors in tech, design, and business.

Pitch on a global stage

Selected Kasa NextGen Teams prepare to enter the official Technovation Girls program and competition pathway.

Team selection

How Kasa selects NextGen Teams for Technovation Girls

Girls who complete the bootcamp may be considered for Kasa NextGen Team selection. Kasa will review readiness based on attendance, teamwork, commitment, project idea, communication, mentor feedback, and willingness to continue through the official Technovation Girls timeline.
Not being selected this year does not mean a girl failed. All participants gain skills, confidence, and preparation for future Kasa NextGen opportunities.

Attendance

Consistent participation across the 12-week bootcamp sessions.

Teamwork

Showing up for your team, contributing, and supporting others.

Commitment

Willingness to continue through the official Technovation Girls timeline.

Project idea

A community-rooted idea developed with your team during the bootcamp.

Communication

Clear presentation of your problem, solution, and next steps.

Mentor feedback

Growth and readiness signals shared by the mentors who worked with your team.

Participant expectations

What we expect from participants

Kasa NextGen is a learning and preparation bootcamp. Participants are expected to attend sessions consistently, participate actively, work respectfully with teammates and mentors, follow Kasa Foundation safeguarding and safety guidelines, contribute to team activities and showcase preparation, complete required reflections or readiness portfolio items, and communicate early if they need support or cannot attend.

Attend consistently

Show up for every session you can — attendance keeps your team moving.

Participate actively

Ask questions, share ideas, and try things — this is your space to learn.

Respectful teamwork

Work kindly with teammates and mentors — everyone’s voice matters.

Safeguarding & safety

Follow Kasa Foundation safeguarding and safety guidelines at all times.

Reflections & portfolio

Complete required reflections and readiness portfolio items along the way.

Communicate early

Tell your mentor or team if you need support or can’t attend a session.

Please note: Completing the bootcamp does not automatically guarantee selection for the official Technovation Girls program track. Selected Kasa NextGen Teams must follow the official Technovation Girls rules, registration, consent, submission, and judging requirements.

Your 12-week glow-up

Apply to join the Kasa NextGen Girls Innovation Bootcamp

Join the Kasa NextGen cohort and complete the 12-week bootcamp

Build skills in STEM, coding, AI, teamwork, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, storytelling, and pitching

At the end of the bootcamp, Kasa reviews readiness and selects Kasa NextGen Teams for the official Technovation Girls program track

Selected Kasa NextGen Teams move forward into the official Technovation Girls registration, curriculum, rules, submission process, and judging pathway

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Kasa NextGen is a Kasa Learning Academy pathway preparing girls for the official Technovation Girls program and competition track.