Over 1,500 girls from all corners of the country have signed up to learn and create solutions for a better world. From big schools and small schools. From villages and cities.
Technovation Girls 2025 marks the largest participation Romania has seen so far — a record. And not just any record.
Now in its 8th edition, Technovation Girls is witnessing a shift. It’s the moment when you can no longer say, “there are no girls interested in technology.”
The truth is — there are many. And they’re good at what they do.
The best teams from Romania presented their apps to the jury and the public at the Technovation Girls Regional Pitch event held in Bucharest.
13 teams. 13 pitches. Real ideas, real problems, real solutions — ready to launch tomorrow.
Why does the Technovation Girls experience matter?
Because girls need a context that challenges them. Validates them. Makes them believe that “technology isn’t just for boys.”
Research is clear: girls who are exposed early to tech and leadership are more likely to pursue STEM careers, stay in those fields, and reach decision-making roles.
A program like Technovation Girls provides an environment where girls’ voices are not only heard — they’re put into action.
How Girls Are Changing the World for the Better Through Technology
“This year, the girls didn’t just build apps — they built confidence, communities, and the future. The complexity of their proposed solutions and the maturity with which they understood real-world problems show us how crucial it is to invest in girls’ education. Technology gets better when it’s created with empathy,” said Maria Popescu, Program Manager, Technovation Girls Romania.
A total of 39 students from Romania have qualified for the semifinals of the international Technovation Girls IT entrepreneurship competition.
Beginner Division (ages 8–12)
Team TogetherWeStand
Students from Armand Călinescu Middle School and Vlaicu Vodă National College (Curtea de Argeș), Dr. Ioan Meșotă National College (Brașov), and General School No. 8 (Brașov) created Stronger Together — a digital solution that helps students support each other in bullying situations. With a simple button, users can send an SOS and their location to classmates. The app promotes solidarity and transforms peer support into a concrete tool for protection and encouragement in schools.
Junior Division (ages 13–15)
Team Sustainovators
Students from Ienăchiță Văcărescu National College (Târgoviște) and Regina Maria Pedagogical College (Ploiești) developed Math4Future, an app that uses math to address environmental issues. Students are challenged to design green cities, calculate carbon footprints, and understand the real-world impact of their actions — making math relevant and inspiring sustainability.
Team NutriMinds – Feel Meal
Students from Ferdinand I National College (Bacău) created Feel Meal, an app that shows young people how to improve their mood through food. It provides recipes tailored to emotions, 24/7 AI assistance, and digestible content that explains the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Senior Division (ages 16–18)
Team BB Girls
Students from Mihai Viteazul National College (Ploiești) created SignLanguage App, which translates teachers’ voices into sign language using a 3D avatar, helping students with hearing impairments. The app works offline, making schools more inclusive.
Team Bytes of Hope
Students from Lucian Blaga Theoretical High School (Cluj-Napoca) developed SnailTrail, a platform connecting rural students with educational and cultural opportunities in cities via an interactive map and AI-based recommendations.
Team 5ToCode
Students from Callatis Theoretical High School (Mangalia) built Cup of Calm, a digital space supporting teens’ emotional and physical well-being. It includes a journal, breathing/stretching exercises, and daily motivational messages.
Team A.S.S.D.S.
Students from Sfântul Sava and Gheorghe Lazăr National Colleges (Bucharest) created Cookie: Bite-Sized Courses, an educational app for kids without consistent access to school. It offers short courses, reading materials, and personalized goals with rewards.
Team Pixel Cookies
Students from Ion C. Brătianu National College (Pitești) and Ștefan Velovan Pedagogical College (Craiova) launched OutTogether, a social network for outdoor activities, encouraging real-life connections through suggested locations and an integrated chat.
Team STARS CL
Students from Barbu Știrbei National College (Călărași) built MoveOn, an app promoting walking over driving. It tracks steps, offers personalized challenges, and rewards users — combining health, sustainability, and fun.
Honorable Mentions
Team TerraGreen
Students from Marius Șandru Middle School and Traian Lalescu National College (Reșița) created a recycling app with quizzes and minigames, encouraging eco-friendly behavior through fun and clear educational content.
Team Learning Together
A student from Ion Heliade Rădulescu School (Bucharest) developed FundFlow, a donation app that connects essential goods with families in need, while allowing donors to track the impact.
Team A&A Girls
Students from Reșița created Beyond the Haze, an app offering support for teens facing addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling, smoking) through education, strategies, and access to professional help.
Team ITyap
Students from Ferdinand I National College (Bacău) developed UNPLUGGED, an app combating phone addiction by encouraging users to explore real-life hobbies and offline activities, helping them reconnect with themselves.
Why Technovation Girls Matters
Technovation Girls is a launchpad. It opens real doors for Romanian girls — into tech careers, entrepreneurial thinking, and most importantly, self-confidence.
It’s not just about writing code. It’s about expressing ideas, pushing limits, and learning to solve real problems — pollution, lack of education, gender inequality, or health.
As the only program of its kind in Romania for girls aged 8 to 18, it offers free access to quality resources, mentorship from industry experts, and hands-on learning opportunities.
The event brings together tech experts, entrepreneurs, and developers who do more than inspire — they engage directly: offering feedback, mentoring, and challenging ideas. That’s what makes the difference.
Thanks to the support of main partners like Adobe Romania and Women in Tech, Technovation Girls 2025 is making all this possible.
Special Guests & Motivation
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Roxana-Teodora Moldovan (Adobe Romania) spoke about how supporting education and equal opportunities contributes to a better future and encouraged the girls to trust their potential and explore tech with confidence.
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Anca Mihăescu (Women in Tech Romania) highlighted how girls’ involvement in impactful projects, supported by a dedicated community, can open new paths in both careers and personal growth.
After the national stage, the Romanian Beginner, Junior, and Senior teams will enter the global judging phase. Finalist and regional winning teams will be announced in July, and the Technovation Girls World Summit will take place in October.
Support the community of girls who are changing the world through technology — and follow their journey.