A compelling new opportunity has opened for young women entrepreneurs: the Technovation / Generation Unlimited AI Ventures Accelerator is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort, designed to help teams move from idea to investor-ready AI venture.
This 12-week programme, running from January through March 2026, offers participants training in technical and business skills, mentorship by industry professionals, and a chance to win equity-free seed funding.
Fully free: no tuition, no equity required, no hidden fees.
Hands-on AI and startup training: Participants will learn fundamentals of AI, build prototypes (web or mobile), train machine-learning models, and design business solutions for real-world problems.
Mentorship & network: Guidance from entrepreneurs, AI professionals and startup experts; access to a global network of peers.
Equity-free funding and live pitch event: The top 10 teams will each receive US$10,000 in equity-free seed funding (total pool US$100,000). A live Demo Day is planned in October 2026.
Young women aged 19-24 years.
Based in India, Nigeria, Mexico or the United States.
Teams of 2-4 preferred; solo applicants are also welcome.
Must be able to commit about 10-15 hours per week for the full 12 weeks.
No previous coding or AI experience is required — only curiosity, drive and the desire to learn.
Application deadline: 30 November 2025 at 11:59 ET.
Selection notification: End of December 2025.
Program start: January 2026.
Seed funding decisions (top 10 teams): March 2026.
Demo Day: October 2026.
Despite the rapid growth of AI, women remain under-represented in the field holding only about 22 % of AI roles globally. At the same time, 60 % of young people globally are projected to lack essential job skills by 2030. This programme tackles both challenges by equipping young women with the tools to lead AI-powered ventures and drive change in their communities.
f you’re a young woman (or building a team of young women) aged 19-24 with a passion for solving a real-world problem via AI this is a rare chance to learn, build, connect and access seed funding without giving up equity. The applications are open now and close soon make your idea count.
Apply today and take the next step toward launching your AI venture.
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