
Technovation (formerly Iridescent), founded in 2006 by Tara Chklovski, is a global technology education nonprofit that empowers underrepresented youth, particularly girls, to become innovators and leaders. Through programs like Technovation Girls and Technovation Families, it equips participants with skills in technology entrepreneurship, AI, and problem-solving. The organization has reached over 130,000 participants in more than 100 countries, with alumni achieving significant success in tech competitions and internships. Technovation collaborates with leading companies and academic institutions to foster lifelong learning and address community problems through technology.

Technovation (formerly Iridescent), founded in 2006 by Tara Chklovski, is a global technology education nonprofit that empowers underrepresented youth, particularly girls, to become innovators and leaders. Through programs like Technovation Girls and Technovation Families, it equips participants with skills in technology entrepreneurship, AI, and problem-solving. The organization has reached over 130,000 participants in more than 100 countries, with alumni achieving significant success in tech competitions and internships. Technovation collaborates with leading companies and academic institutions to foster lifelong learning and address community problems through technology.
Founded: 2006
Mission: Tech & engineering education for underrepresented youth and families
Signature programs: Technovation (Girls) and AI Family Challenge
Scale: Reached over 130,000 participants in 100+ countries
Most recent disclosed funding: Grant round, May 2019 (lead funder listed as Google)
STEM and technology education access for underrepresented youth and families
2006
Education / Non-profit
Most recent disclosed funding event; described as a grant round in May 2019