EQUALS in Tech Awards : Meet the Finalists

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The EQUALS Global Partnership is very pleased to announce the finalists for the EQUALS in Tech Awards! Congratulations to all the finalists, who were selected from a field of more than 256 nominated initiatives representing 67 countries around the globe.

About the Awards

Every year, the EQUALS in Tech Awards recognize outstanding projects and initiatives around the world that are helping build a brighter digital future for girls and women by bridging the gender digital divide.

Prizes are awarded for outstanding achievement and innovative strategies in five categories: Access, Skills, Leadership in Technology, Leadership in SME (small and medium enterprises) and Research.

The EQUALS in Tech Award Finalists

The 12 finalists this year represent the innovative work, dedication to digital equality, and concrete results that directly benefit the girls and women who are most excluded from access to technology, digital skills, and opportunities for tech leadership and entrepreneurship.

Access Category Finalists

Educube: Empowering Digital Access for Underserved Communities

Sierra Leone

Educube bridges digital and education gaps in Sierra Leone by transforming shipping containers into solar-powered learning hubs that equip women, girls, and underserved communities with essential digital skills.

Nanum Mujeres Conectadas

Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay

Mujeres Conectadas empowers Indigenous and rural women in the Gran Chaco by expanding affordable internet access, strengthening digital skills, and fostering climate resilience to drive sustainable community development.

Skills Category Finalists

Generation Girl

Indonesia

Generation Girl empowers Indonesian girls and young women in STEM through boot camps, workshops, hackathons, and leadership programs to close the gender gap and foster future tech leaders.

Leveraging Technology and STEM Programs to Empower Women and Girls in Africa

World Humanitarian Support Foundation

United States

The World Humanitarian Support Foundation empowers girls and women in Africa through digital training, coding, mentorship, and drone technology programs to advance STEM education and careers.

Leadership in SME Category Finalists

Women on Wednesday

Blue Sapphire Hub

Nigeria

Led by the Blue Sapphire Hub, Women on Wednesday strengthens women-led SMEs through digital skills, mentorship, and investment linkages, fostering inclusive economic growth in underserved communities.

eNOVADORAS

AT&T Mx

Mexico

AT&T Mexico’s eNOVADORAS program empowers women-led tech startups by providing funding, training, and networks to scale innovation in Mexico’s digital economy.

GO DIGITAL: Empowering women-led small businesses in Poland to grow through digitalization

Ladies Business Club (LBC)

Czech republic

GO DIGITAL, led by Ladies Business Club (LBC), empowers women-led SMEs in Poland to grow through digital skills, mentoring, and strong entrepreneurial networks.

Leadership in Tech Category

WE Women

FINOMENA

Palestine

WE Women by FINOMENA empowers female entrepreneurs across the MENA region through incubation, mentorship, and investment support to help women-led startups scale and become investor-ready.

WomenCISO

Women@Google and EPIC Lab ITAM

Mexico

WomenCISO, an initiative by Women@Google and EPIC Lab ITAM, equips women with cybersecurity and AI skills through expert training, mentorship, and hands-on learning to advance gender diversity in tech.

EqualReach: Connecting Refugees & Female Tech Talent to Dignified Digital Work

United Kingdom

EqualReach is a female-founded social enterprise connecting refugee and female talent to dignified digital work through an ethical, team-based freelancing marketplace.

Research Category

Monitoring Landslides and Reducing Risks

Ecuador

Through innovative monitoring and inclusive risk management, the study strengthens landslide resilience and empowers marginalized communities in Ecuador.

Analyzing the impact of data security on organizational performance-A case study on cloud computing

Bahrain

This research examines the link between data security and organizational performance, highlighting strategies to protect data, strengthen trust, and improve operational outcomes.

Selection of Winners

The finalists for the awards were selected by the EQUALS in Tech Award Advisory Group – comprising previous award winners, EQUALS coalition members and other experts – through an established evaluation process. One winner will be selected in each category.