What Girls in STEM does

Girls in STEM is a Swedish non-profit association (ideell förening) founded at the end of 2016 by four high school girls (Amanda Axelsson, Ella Scheer, Eleonora Svanberg, Gabriella Rehme) to address the underrepresentation of girls, non-binary, and trans persons aged 6–25 in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The organization operates as a dotterförening (subsidiary association) of Unga Forskare, a Swedish youth-science umbrella body, with the bylaws registered in Stockholm and the operational address in Gothenburg (Munspelsgatan 28). It is governed by a 2025/2026 board of seven (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Finance Manager, Marketing Manager, Event & Collaboration Manager, and others) with approximately ten additional members serving in working groups, and remains volunteer-led.

The organization's product surface is community-based rather than software-based. Core offerings include: (1) Girls in Groups (GiG), a working-group program with sub-groups in Design, Action, Event, and Social Media; (2) a private Discord community of 900+ members; (3) multi-platform social media presence on Instagram (4k+ followers) and TikTok (8k+ followers); and (4) free membership for individuals aged 6–25, which provides automatic enrolment in Unga Forskare. All services are provided free of charge, and there is no proprietary technology stack; the organization operates entirely on third-party consumer platforms (Discord, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and a One.com-hosted website.

Revenue is generated through two streams: per-member government statsbidrag administered via parent organization Unga Forskare, and corporate sponsorships and outreach services marketed to companies seeking engagement with girls and non-binary youth aged 13–24. No individual corporate sponsor logos or contract values are disclosed in the source data. The organization is recognized externally as the 2018 Årets förening (Association of the Year) by Unga Forskare, and maintains cross-promotional relationships with Womengineer, Mattecentrum, Female Leader Engineer, Fenomen Magasinet, AWS Girls Tech Day, Flygvapenmuseum, BliPeppep, and NSS.

Name

Girls in STEM

Legal name

Girls in STEM

Website

https://girlsinstem.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Girls in STEM is a Swedish volunteer-run non-profit association founded in 2016 that provides free STEM community, events, and role-model programs for girls, non-binary, and trans persons aged 6–25 across Sweden, operating as a subsidiary of Unga Forskare and funded by government per-member subsidies and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Advocacy Non-Profit

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• STEM education outreach
• Youth community programs
• Non-profit association services
• Corporate sponsorship programs
• Gender equity advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Gothenburg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate sponsorships and partnerships: Companies and organizations can collaborate with Girls in STEM to reach and inspire the next generation of women in STEM. The organization offers marketing and outreach services to corporate partners seeking engagement with youth audiences aged 13–24.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Girls in STEM is a non-profit youth association that provides free community programs, peer support, role-model content, and events to girls, non-binary, and trans persons aged 6–25 in Sweden. Its main offerings are the Girls in Groups (GiG) local chapters (Girls in Design, Girls in Action, Girls in Event, Girls in Social Media), a private 900+ member Discord community, and a multi-platform social media presence on Instagram and TikTok that delivers STEM inspiration, career information, and outreach.

Product overview

Girls in STEM is a non-profit association organized under Unga Forskare, offering community-based programs rather than a traditional tech product. The core offering consists of Girls in Groups (GiG) — local chapters including Girls in Design, Girls in Action, Girls in Event, and Girls in Social Media — which enable members to engage with STEM on their own terms. The organization supplements these with an online Discord community (900+ members), multi-platform social media presence (Instagram 4k+, TikTok 8k+), and free membership providing access to activities and events. All services target girls, non-binary, and trans persons aged 6-25 in Sweden, with the goal of increasing representation in STEM fields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Girls in Groups: Working groups within Girls in STEM for members to engage in the organization. Includes subgroups: Girls in Design, Girls in Action, Girls in Event, Girls in Social Media.

Products and services

• Girls in Groups (GiG) Local interest-based working groups within Girls in STEM where members can engage in STEM outreach and advocacy activities. Subgroups include Girls in Design, Girls in Action, Girls in Event, and Girls in Social Media, each focusing on different aspects of STEM engagement. Targeted at girls, non-binary, and trans youth members of the association.
• Discord Community Private Discord community server with over 900 members (girls, non-binary, and trans persons) discussing STEM topics, sharing experiences, and participating in events including rocket launch watchalongs, holiday activities, and guest speaker sessions. Restricted to girls, non-binary, and trans members.
• Membership Program Free membership program for individuals aged 6-25, providing access to exclusive activities, event information, and automatic membership in parent organization Unga Forskare. The association receives government funding per member to sustain operations.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unga ForskarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls in STEM is a dotterförening (daughter/affiliate association) to Unga Forskare, a Swedish youth organization for young people interested in natural sciences. All members of Girls in STEM automatically become members of Unga Forskare. The parent organization provides institutional support, statsbidrag (government subsidy) administration, and a broader national network of STEM-interested youth. Girls in STEM also won Unga Forskare's 'Årets förening' (Association of the Year) award in 2018.
• WomengineerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sister organization and collaboration partner on Girls in STEM's website. Womengineer is a Swedish organization promoting women in engineering. The partnership involves cross-promotion and shared mission to increase representation of women in STEM.
• MattecentrumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sister organization and collaboration partner. Mattecentrum provides free math tutoring in Sweden. The partnership serves mutual goals of supporting youth in STEM and mathematics education.
• Female Leader EngineerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sister organization and collaboration partner. Female Leader Engineer promotes women in engineering leadership roles. The partnership contributes to role-model outreach and networking for Girls in STEM members.
• Fenomen MagasinetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sister organization. Fenomen Magasinet is a Swedish popular science magazine. The partnership supports outreach and science communication efforts aimed at youth.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS Girls Tech Day)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a collaboration partner. AWS Girls Tech Day is an Amazon initiative to inspire girls to explore technology. Girls in STEM participates in or collaborates with this initiative to provide tech role models and outreach.
• Flygvapenmuseum (Air Force Museum)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a collaboration partner. The Swedish Air Force Museum works with Girls in STEM to provide historical and technical inspiration, particularly in engineering and physics, to youth audiences.
• BliPeppepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a collaboration partner. BliPeppep appears to be a Swedish youth engagement initiative with which Girls in STEM collaborates on outreach activities.
• Nationella Samverkansgruppen för Naturvetenskap och Teknik (NSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a sister organization. NSS (National Collaboration Group for Science and Technology) is a collaboration body likely linked to Linköping University. The partnership supports science and technology outreach to schools across Sweden.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: International nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science. Comparable mission of broadening STEM participation, including initiatives targeting girls and underrepresented youth.
• Girls Who Code: US-based nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in technology. Comparable mission of increasing girls' participation in STEM, though at significantly larger scale and US-centric.
• Unga Forskare: Parent Swedish youth science organization (Swedish Young Scientists). Girls in STEM is a subsidiary association (dotterförening) under Unga Forskare, providing structural affiliation and broader youth STEM context.
• WISE (UK): UK-based organization advocating for gender balance in STEM. Comparable mission of advancing women in science, technology, and engineering, though operating at a national policy level.

Direct peers

• Womengineer: Swedish organization promoting women in engineering. Listed as a sister organization and collaboration partner of Girls in STEM; shares mission of increasing female representation in STEM and engages in cross-promotion.
• Mattecentrum: Swedish non-profit providing free math tutoring. Listed as a sister organization and collaboration partner of Girls in STEM; both target youth STEM engagement and share mutual program goals.
• Fenomen Magasinet: Swedish popular science magazine. Sister organization and collaboration partner supporting Girls in STEM's science communication outreach to youth.
• Female Leader Engineer: Swedish organization promoting women in engineering leadership. Sister organization and collaboration partner that contributes role-model outreach for Girls in STEM members.

Emerging players

• EngineerGirl: US-based program from the National Academy of Engineering encouraging girls to pursue engineering. Comparable mission of female STEM engagement with educational content and community.
• STEMette: UK-based social enterprise inspiring and supporting girls into STEM careers. Comparable in mission targeting young girls and non-binary youth via community and events, though currently UK-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girlsinstemse
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsinstem.se
• TikToktiktok.com/@girlsinstem.se

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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