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We’re giving you more time to join InnovateHER 2024! The new deadline for entries is now July 8, 2024.

Whether you're just starting your application or need more time to finalise your innovative project, this extension is for you. Be part of something extraordinary and help address global challenges through innovation.

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⏰ Extra Time to Shine! ⏰

We’re excited to announce that the deadline for InnovateHER 2024 entries has been extended to July 8, 2024!

This extension gives you more time to perfect your application and bring your innovative ideas to life. Whether you’re working on a groundbreaking app or a solution to a global challenge, we want to see your creativity and passion!

Don’t wait! Enter now and take advantage of the extended deadline! https://bitly.cx/7XUd

🚀 Final Call! 🚀

Today is the last chance to enter InnovateHER 2024. Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity! Gain new skills, meet mentors, and possibly win a trip to Europe. This is your time to shine!!

Enter before midnight! https://bitly.cx/7XUd

Professor Leenta Grobler shares an insightful overview of InnovateHER, detailing the incredible opportunities and benefits awaiting our participants.

From skill development in STEM and entrepreneurship to mentorship, global exposure, and impactful projects that address the Sustainable Development Goals, InnovateHER 2024 is designed to empower and inspire the next generation of female innovators.

Key Dates:
Entries Close: 30 June 2024
• Programme Start: 15 July 2024
• Programme End: 30 September 2024

Don’t miss out on this life-changing experience! Watch the video to learn more and get motivated to join us.

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Empowering future innovators: Welcome to #InnovateHer! Ready to transform your ideas into impactful solutions at North-West University? Welcome to the Innovator Youth Innovation Programme! Over 12 weeks, dive int...

⏰ Last Day to Enter! ⏰

Today is the final day to enter for InnovateHER 2024. Don't miss this chance to gain invaluable skills and experience! 🚀 Learn about AI, app development, financial literacy, and more while contributing to real-world solutions.

Enter here! https://bitly.cx/7XUd

📅 Key Dates to Remember! 📅

Entries for InnovateHER 2024 close on 8 July 2024. Don’t wait until the last minute! Secure your spot in this transformative programme today. 🚀 Our course starts on 15 July and runs until 30 September, culminating in an exciting final competition.

• Entries Open: 1 June 2024
• Entries Close: 8 July 2024
• Programme Starts: 15 July 2024
• Programme Ends: 30 September 2024
• Final Submissions: 10 October 2024
• Judging and Announcement of Finalists: 26 October 2024
• Gala Event and Winners Announcement: 9 November 2024
• Winners' Trip Abroad: March 2025

Enter now before it’s too late! https://bitly.cx/7XUd

👩‍🔬 Skill Development Alert! 🚀

What problem in your community would you like to solve?

InnovateHER 2024 will equip you with the skills and mindset needed to excel in STEM fields and entrepreneurial ventures. You will master design thinking, tackle Sustainable Development Goals, learn AI tools, and develop mobile apps. 💡 Plus, gain essential financial literacy and business model knowledge.

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💡 Ready to Innovate? 💡

Join InnovateHER 2024 and work on projects that address global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Make a real impact by designing solutions that matter.

Our programme will guide you through ideation, prototyping, and testing your concepts. Be a changemaker! Enter now! https://bitly.cx/7XUd

🌐 Global Exposure Awaits! 🌐

Winners of InnovateHER 2024 will enjoy an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Europe! Experience new cultures, gain international insights, and expand your horizons. This is more than just a competition; it’s a journey to global awareness and innovation.

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Reflecting on the amazing moments from InnovateHER 2023! 🌟

Last year, we witnessed incredible innovations and celebrated the creativity and dedication of our participants. From groundbreaking mobile apps to transformative solutions addressing global challenges, these young innovators truly embodied the spirit of .

As we prepare for InnovateHER 2024, let's draw inspiration from their achievements and prepare to make a difference again! 🚀

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👩‍🎓 Mentorship and Networking! 👨‍🔬

Connect with mentors and industry leaders through InnovateHER 2024. Build a network that will support your growth and career. Benefit from personalized guidance, enhance your professional connections and learn from the best in the field.

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InnovateHER 2024 is still open for entries!

🚀 Gain comprehensive skills in STEM and entrepreneurship, connect with mentors, and win an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Europe! 🌍 Through our 12-week online course, you will learn design thinking, AI, mobile app development, and more. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference.

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Entries for InnovateHER 2024 are now open!!

This is your chance to join an exciting learning, growth, and innovation journey. Develop your skills in AI, mobile app development, business modelling, and more, while working on solutions that can change your community.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to participate in something big. 🌟

Submit your idea today! - https://bitly.cx/7XUd

Welcome to innovateHER 2024, an inspiring initiative hosted by the North-West University Business School. Our programme is designed to empower young women (ages 15-25) to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), fostering a new generation of innovators and leaders.
Programme Overview

InnovateHER is a comprehensive 12-week online course that combines technical training with personal development. Our goal is to equip participants with the skills and mindset needed to excel in STEM fields and entrepreneurial ventures.
Key Dates for innovateHER 2024

Entries Open: 1 June 2024
Entries Close: 30 June 2024
Programme Start: 15 July 2024
Programme End: 30 September 2024
Final Submissions: 10 October 2024
Judging and Announcement of Finalists: 26 October 2024
Gala Event and Winners Announcement: 9 November 2024
Winners' Trip to Europe: March 2025

What You Will Learn

The innovateHER programme is divided into three key phases, each designed to build on the skills and knowledge gained in the previous phase:

Phase 1: Understanding and Ideation (Weeks 1-5)

Design Thinking: Learn to empathize with problems, define them clearly, ideate possible solutions, and prototype and test your concepts.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Identify and address a problem related to the SDGs.

Phase 2: Technical Skill Acquisition (Weeks 6-8)

Artificial Intelligence: Learn how to use AI tools to augment your abilities and enhance your projects.
Mobile App Development: Understand the components of an app, the Agile Development Process, user stories, computational thinking, and User Experience Design.
Low Code/No Code Development: Turn your ideas into functional digital products with minimal coding.

Phase 3: Entrepreneurial Focus (Weeks 9-12)

Financial Literacy: Gain essential knowledge to manage your finances and make informed economic decisions.
Business Model Canvas: Develop a business model for your solution.
Pitching Skills: Hone your skills in presenting your business idea to potential investors.

Personal Development Track

Throughout the programme, participants will engage in a concurrent personal development track designed to foster growth and resilience. Weekly themes include:

Finding Purpose: Align your personal mission with your project.
Mindfulness: Techniques to manage stress and maintain mental health.
Resilience: Strategies to overcome challenges and setbacks.
Effective Communication: Improve teamwork, presentations, and business negotiations.

Benefits of Participation

Skill Development: Gain comprehensive skills in STEM and entrepreneurship.
Mentorship and Networking: Connect with mentors and industry leaders.
Global Exposure: Winners receive an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Europe.
Impact on SDGs: Work on projects that address global challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Participation Rules

Team Composition: Entries can be individual or in teams of 2-3. At least one of the team members should identify as female.
Teacher Participation: A teacher may enter with more than one team from the same school. Minors must enter with a teacher who is willing to mentor the team during the programme and travel with the winning team as a guardian.
Parental Consent: Signed consent must be given by the parents/legal guardians for participants to take part in the competition and all related activities.
Travel Requirements: Winners must be in possession of a valid passport by 10 January 2024 to travel. If they cannot travel at the time, they will forfeit the prize.
Adjudication: The decision of the adjudicators is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Intellectual Property: The NWU will not use or share any ideas or IP without the consent of the entrants.

How to Participate

Register: Entries open on 1 June 2024. Ensure you register early as spots are limited.
Engage: Participate in weekly sessions and complete assignments to enhance your skills.
Compete: Develop innovative solutions and compete for the grand prize, including the educational trip to Europe.

We look forward to your participation in innovateHER 2024. Join us on this exciting journey to inspire and empower the next generation of female innovators!

For more information, contact us at [email protected] or WhatsApp +2767790 0168. The registration link will follow soon.

Join innovateHER 2024 and make a difference!

Celebrating the 2023 Innovators!

Huge congratulations to all the participants and winners of the innovateHER competition, beautifully organised by NWU Business School and hosted by Sasol!

🥇 First Prize - Prizes to the value of R 500,000: Isabel Strauss & Tamika Govender have taken the lead with their groundbreaking mobile app. This genius innovation provides self-diagnosis information, bridging the gap caused by medical staff shortages and empowering individuals to be more health-conscious. Their contribution aligns perfectly with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

🥈 Second Prize - Prizes to the value of R 250,000: Laurette Strauss & Leila Graham impressed us with their app that seamlessly links users to short-term job opportunities. By fostering experience and reliability while streamlining financial transactions, they're fueling employment and bolstering economic growth. Their vision aligns splendidly with SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

These solutions are not just innovations, but crucial steps towards a brighter future. Kudos to everyone involved!

They took on the world of Innovation through InnovateHER!

Thinking outside the box and creating meaningful change, our took the challenge head on and created tech innovations to excel and innovate, addressing real life challenges through technological innovation.

Here is our final set of finalists pitching their innovative ideas:
- Sebabatso Nchephe
- Thato Mulaudzi
- Ntombifuthi, Nomzimkhulu, Lebone
- Laaiqah Bayat, Yurisha Govender
- Agisanang, Gopolang, Pelonomi
- Isabel Strauss, Tamika Govender

Innovate to Excel! Bringing together brilliant minds dedicated to leveraging tech to solve pressing societal challenges.

The first group of our InnovateHER finalists showcasing their unique innovative projects.

Well done so far to:
-Boitumelo Mokoteli
-Reone Swanepoel
-Laurette Strauss and Leila Graham

Here's to innovateHER!!

Sasol

Excited to kick off innovateHER 2023! Bringing together brilliant minds dedicated to leveraging tech to solve pressing societal challenges. A special shoutout to our finalists, who'll be showcasing their revolutionary solutions. Here's to innovation with purpose!

Sasol

🌟 More innovateHER Inspiration! 🌟

Let's meet our dynamic duo, Lesego and Masego Diyase, our next innovateHER Semi-Finalists! 👩‍🦯📱

With their innovative See for Me App, they are breaking barriers and addressing cellphone accessibility for the blind community.

🌐 Their dedication to inclusivity and empowerment is truly inspiring. Let's cheer them on as they work towards a more accessible world!

Stay tuned for more incredible projects from our innovateHERs. 🚀

Meet our innovateHER Semi-Finalists!

Introducing the brilliant minds behind the Good Deeds App, our first two Semi-Finalists: Laaiqah Bayat and Yurisha Govender! 📱🤝

🌐 They are on a mission to tackle the Bystander Effect and make the world a kinder place through their innovative app.

🙌 Let's show them some love and support as they work towards creating a positive impact in their community! Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from our innovateHERs. 💡

Dear innovateHERs,

We are thrilled to announce the list of innovateHER Semi-Finalists for 2023! 🌟📱

🎉 Your innovative ideas have propelled you to this stage, and we're so proud of your hard work and dedication. You're one step closer to turning your app dreams into reality!

Stay tuned for more updates as we head towards the next phase of the competition. Keep up the fantastic work! 💪

Meet our participants for 2023.