What Ada-Lovelace-Projekt does

Ada-Lovelace-Projekt is a publicly funded MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) education initiative established in 1997 in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, legally designated as the "Rheinland-pfälzisches Kompetenzzentrum für Frauen in MINT" (Rhineland-Palatinate Competence Center for Women in MINT) and hosted at the University of Koblenz. It operates across seven campus locations — Koblenz, Mainz, Kaiserslautern, Trier, Remagen, Bingen, and Worms (added April 2026) — and serves girls and young women from secondary school through university age. Core delivery channels include one-on-one MINT-Mentoring, Schnupperausbildung (one-day vocational internships), Open Roberta Coding Hubs, workshop series (Adas Code Lab, RobertaLab-Feriencamp, MINT im Advent, Club der Coderinnen), excursions (Ada on Tour), and the digital Europa und Ich learning platform. The program is built on a Mentorinnen peer-mentorship model in which female MINT students from partner universities serve as near-peer role models and workshop leaders, supported by 27 staff (including Hiwi student mentors).

The technology stack is grounded in established educational platforms rather than proprietary AI: Open Roberta (with the NEPO visual programming language), Calliope Mini microcontrollers, LEGO EV3 robotics kits, Scratch, TurtleStitch, and the self-developed "Europa und Ich" digital learning environment (five thematic tours on EU topics, ~9 stations each). Operational tooling includes Mailchimp for newsletter distribution, SoSci Survey (statewide JGU Mainz installation) for event evaluation, and standard content/video channels (YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook).

The business model is grant-based and non-commercial. All programs are free to participants; primary funding flows from two Rhineland-Palatinate state ministries (MWWG and MASFFJ) co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). Supplementary revenue comes from donations and membership fees to the Ada-Lovelace-Projekt Förderverein e.V. (registered non-profit, est. 2005) and occasional foundation grants (Klaus Tschira Stiftung, Rückenwind4you Stiftung). Customer segments span four groups: (1) the primary audience — girls and young women from grade 5 through university interested in MINT; (2) partner schools and teachers; (3) regional companies and chambers (e.g., STABILUS, DEBEKA, Mercedes-Benz Nutzfahrzeuge, IHK Koblenz) participating in Schnupperausbildung; and (4) parents. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Ada-Lovelace-Projekt

Legal name

Rheinland-pfälzisches Kompetenzzentrum für Frauen in MINT

Website

https://ada-lovelace.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ada-Lovelace-Projekt is Rhineland-Palatinate's publicly funded state competence center for women in MINT, operating across 7 university campuses to deliver peer-mentored STEM workshops, vocational internships, and programming education to girls and young women from secondary school through university.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education and Outreach for Women

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Mentoring (STEM/arts portfolios, maker projects) (EDANAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Gender diversity initiatives
• Peer mentoring programs
• Vocational orientation workshops
• Coding and robotics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - State Ministries: Primary funding from two Rhineland-Palatinate state ministries: Ministry for Science, Continuing Education and Health (MWWG) and Ministry for Labour, Social Affairs, Women and Family (MASFFJ). Funding covers operational costs, staff salaries, and program delivery.
2. European Social Fund Plus (ESF+): Additional funding from the European Social Fund Plus, the EU's main financial instrument for promoting equal opportunities, employment, and social integration. The project participates in the 'Europa und Ich' (Europe and Me) initiative under ESF+.
3. Donations and Membership Fees: The Ada-Lovelace-Projekt Förderverein (supporting association) accepts donations and membership fees to supplement project activities. The association is a registered non-profit organization (eV) established 2005.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ada-Lovelace-Projekt delivers free MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) education and career-orientation programs for girls and young women across Rhineland-Palatinate, anchored in a peer-mentorship model where female university students serve as Mentorinnen. Programs combine one-on-one mentoring, vocational exploration internships (Schnupperausbildung), coding and robotics workshops, excursions, and holiday camps, supported by a statewide Förderverein and institutional hosting at the University of Koblenz.

Product overview

Ada-Lovelace-Projekt is a comprehensive MINT (Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Technology) education ecosystem for girls and young women operated across seven locations in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. The core program connects participants with female student mentors through various delivery channels: one-on-one MINT-Mentoring, group Schnupperausbildung vocational internships, and hands-on workshops at Open Roberta Coding Hubs. The project runs regular programming activities including Adas Code Lab workshops, RobertaLab-Feriencamp, Club der Coderinnen sessions, and seasonal MINT im Advent events, alongside excursions via Ada on Tour and university campus visits. Supporting infrastructure includes the Ada-Lovelace-Schriftenreihe research publications, an Alumnae-Netzwerk for former participants, and the Förderverein e.V. support association that organizes networking events. Funded by the ESF+ and Rhineland-Palatinate ministries, the project celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MINT-Mentoring: Online mentoring program connecting mentees with student mentors in MINT fields
• Schnupperausbildung
• RobertaLab
• Adas Code Lab
• Ada on Tour
• CyberMentor
• Open Roberta Coding Hubs
• MINT im Advent

Products and services

• MINT-Mentoring One-on-one online mentoring program pairing interested girls with female MINT student mentors who provide study guidance, information exchange, and qualified support for MINT studies and careers.
• Schnupperausbildung Vocational orientation program that offers one-day internships at regional companies, hands-on activities, contact with female role models, university open days, and qualification analysis for middle and high school students.
• Open Roberta Coding Hubs Networked learning locations across Rhineland-Palatinate offering playful programming education using the NEPO programming language, LEGO EV3 robots (Robertas), and Calliope Mini computers with qualified ALP mentor supervision.
• Adas Code Lab Workshop series at the University of Koblenz inviting girls aged 12+ to experience mathematics and informatics actively and creatively through modules such as TurtleStitch embroidery programming, Scratch game development, and cryptography.
• RobertaLab-Feriencamp Annual programming holiday camp for girls in grades 5-10 using Roberta robots and the Open Roberta programming platform, held at the University of Koblenz.
• Ada on Tour Series of excursions and field trips (e.g., to zoos, forests, farms, hospitals) providing practical MINT learning experiences outside the classroom.
• MINT im Advent Annual December workshop series for girls from grade 5+ featuring crafting, soldering, and programming activities across Advent Saturdays.
• Club der Coderinnen Regular ongoing programming club for girls to learn coding skills through continuous sessions.
• VR Girls Create & Escape Summer holiday course where students aged 11-18 design their own virtual escape rooms using computers and then experience them with VR headsets, organized at Campus Remagen of Hochschule Koblenz.
• Europa und Ich (Learning World) Digital learning platform with five thematic tours explaining EU functioning, fundamental rights, and cultural diversity, designed for use within MINT education contexts.
• Ada-Lovelace-Projekt Förderverein e.V. Registered non-profit support association providing financial support, alumni networking, and regular career-themed networking events for women in MINT.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 1997, the project has been providing MINT support to girls and young women in Rhineland-Palatinate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraunhofer IAIScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2004Partnership with Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems (IAIS) for the Roberta Initiative. Fraunhofer IAIS developed the Open Roberta platform and provides ongoing training for ALP Mentorinnen to become Roberta-Coaches. The partnership enables ALP to offer coding education using NEPO programming language and LEGO robots at all locations.
• Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Weiterbildung und Gesundheit Rheinland-Pfalz (MWWG)coreOthersState ministry providing primary funding for the project. MWWG funds operational costs, staff positions, and program delivery as part of the state's commitment to MINT education and gender equality in higher education.
• Ministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Frauen, Familie und Jugend Rheinland-Pfalz (MASFFJ)coreOthersState ministry providing co-funding for the project. MASFFJ supports the project as part of the state's gender equality and women's empowerment agenda.
• Europäischer Sozialfonds Plus (ESF+)coreOthersEU funding program providing additional financial support. The project participates in the 'Europa und Ich' (Europe and Me) initiative funded by ESF+. ESF+ is managed by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Ada-Lovelace-Projekt Förderverein e.V.coreOthersRegistered non-profit support association founded 2005. Functions as alumni network connecting former and current mentors, organizes networking events, and provides supplementary funding through memberships and donations. Bank: Sparkasse Koblenz, IBAN DE29 5705 0120 0000 1952 14.
• Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisited during state mentor meetings (2018). Provides exposure to cutting-edge research and innovation, supporting ALP's goal of showcasing modern STEM careers.
• Universität KoblenzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome institution hosting the Central Coordinating Office. Represents the project legally and administratively as a public law corporation. Vice President Prof. Dr. Claudia Quaiser-Pohl serves as Scientific Director.
• Johannes Gutenberg-Universität MainzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting ALP location. Part of the state network of MINT competence centers.
• Hochschule Koblenz (RheinAhrCampus Remagen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences hosting ALP location at RheinAhrCampus Remagen. Provides facilities for workshops and labs.
• Technische Hochschule BingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting ALP location. The only specialized MINT university in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Rheinland-Pfalz Technische Universität (RPTU) KaiserslauterncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting ALP location. Part of the state network of MINT competence centers.
• Universität TriercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting ALP location. Part of the state network of MINT competence centers.
• Hochschule WormsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer location hosting new ALP team formed April 2026.
• Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary hospital participating in Schnupperausbildung program, offering one-day cardiac surgery internships.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce participating in Schnupperausbildung coordination, connecting students with regional businesses.
• Handwerkskammer KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts participating in Schnupperausbildung coordination, connecting students with craft/trade businesses.
• Agentur für Arbeit KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Employment Agency participating in Schnupperausbildung coordination and career orientation.
• STABILUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal automotive supplier company participating in Schnupperausbildung program at Koblenz location.
• DEBEKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance company participating in Schnupperausbildung program at Koblenz location.
• Mercedes-Benz Nutzfahrzeuge Niederlassung KoblenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicle company participating in Schnupperausbildung program at Koblenz location.
• LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical technology company (Andernach) participating in Schnupperausbildung program, offering SkinLab visits.
• Landesamt für Vermessung und Geobasisinformation RLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState surveying and geoinformation office participating in Schnupperausbildung program.
• MINTvernetztminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational MINT network organization. Named as a central structure in the federal MINT+ action plan. ALP participates in their initiatives.
• MINT-CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform for professionalization of MINT actors. ALP developed a learning journey for its mentors in collaboration with MINT-Campus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fraunhofer IAIS / Roberta Initiative: Fraunhofer's nationwide Roberta coding/robotics education network and Open Roberta platform — ALP's core technology partner and a peer in delivering project-based MINT programming. Comparable through shared Open Roberta Coding Hubs, Roberta-Coach training, and NEPO programming curriculum.
• MINTvernetzt: National networking hub for MINT actors and a central structure in the federal MINT+ action plan. ALP participates as a regional hub; both share the mission of strengthening STEM education infrastructure at regional and national levels.
• MintFIT NRW: State-funded consortium of North Rhine-Westphalian universities offering trial studies, taster internships, and MINT mentoring to female students in STEM. Closely comparable to ALP in structure, mission, and funding model, but serving a different German state.
• Niedersachsen-Technikum: State-funded program in Lower Saxony that offers paid taster internships and university taster courses to female high-school graduates interested in STEM. Directly comparable to ALP as a publicly funded, university-anchored women-in-MINT initiative operating at state level.
• MINT-Campus: National platform for professionalization of MINT actors across Germany. ALP is an active partner and developed a learning journey for its mentors on MINT-Campus. Directly comparable as a capacity-building and curriculum resource for STEM outreach.

Emerging players

• CyberMentor: Online mentoring program for girls in MINT subjects. Listed as a sub-brand of ALP and operates as a comparable digital mentoring channel — comparable on mentee/mentor model and target audience, but operates nationally and primarily online.

Broad incumbents

• Girls' Day: Nationwide annual career-orientation day for girls, coordinated by a federal consortium. Overlaps with ALP's Schnupperausbildung and career exploration work but operates as a single-day, national-scale event rather than year-round programming.
• Komm, mach MINT!: National BMBF-funded initiative coordinating women-in-MINT programs across Germany. Comparable as a funder/aggregator of MINT outreach; ALP is a downstream program aligned with the Komm, mach MINT! network and national MINT+ agenda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/alp.rlp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ada-lovelace-projekt
• Instagraminstagram.com/adalovelaceprojekt

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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