Girls4STEM

What Girls4STEM does

Girls4STEM is a non-commercial STEM outreach initiative hosted at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería (ETSE) of the University of Valencia in Burjassot, Spain. Founded in 2019, the project promotes STEM vocations — particularly among girls — by engaging pre-university students (Primary, Secondary, Bachillerato, and Ciclos Formativos) and a network of volunteer female STEM experts ("expertas STEM"). Its core activities are organized around two recurring program formats: Charlas Family, Saturday-morning events held at venues such as the Jardí Botànic of the University of Valencia where student teams present video biographies of STEM experts to families; and Charlas Professional, Thursday-afternoon ~1-hour sessions targeting educators and the general adult audience, in which experts present on scientific topics tied to their professional work. The program's underlying technology is a lightweight web platform (girls4stem.uv.es) that serves as the central hub for program information, school and expert registration, event calendars, and the hosting of student-produced video biographies, with biographical summaries additionally published on Wikipedia to extend reach.

The project is funded through institutional collaborations and sponsorships rather than commercial revenue, with the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (via FECYT) and the Generalitat Valenciana (via CIUC) listed as institutional collaborators. A small operational team of around nine people supports activities, and outreach is delivered through the project website, social media, Wikipedia, and live in-person events. Girls4STEM's go-to-market is community- and event-led: educational centers self-register via the website, student teams produce biographies of STEM experts under faculty coordination, and families plus educators participate in showcase events. No pricing model or commercial product exists; the initiative is offered free of charge to participating schools and families.

Name

Girls4STEM

Legal name

Girls4STEM

Website

https://girls4stem.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Girls4STEM is a University of Valencia outreach initiative that promotes STEM vocations among girls through free school programs, student-produced expert video biographies published on Wikipedia, and recurring family and professional lecture events in the Valencian Community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Outreach

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• STEM education outreach
• Women in STEM
• Science outreach programs
• STEM career promotion
• Educational video biographies

Headquarters

HQ city

Burjassot

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Non-commercial initiative: Girls4STEM is a non-profit outreach project of the Universidad de Valencia, funded through institutional collaborations and sponsorships. No commercial revenue model is described.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Girls4STEM runs free STEM outreach activities for pre-university students (primary, secondary, baccalaureate, and vocational training) and families across the Valencian Community. The initiative centers on student-produced video biographies of female STEM experts and two lecture cycles — Charlas Family (Saturday family-oriented sessions at venues such as the Jardí Botànic) and Charlas Professional (Thursday afternoon sessions for adults and educators). Video biography summaries are published on the project website and on Wikipedia.

Product overview

Girls4STEM is a STEM outreach and education project organized around two complementary program types: the CharLas Family (family-oriented Saturday sessions where students present video biographies of STEM experts and experts explain their professions) and the CharLas Professional (adult-focused talks where STEM experts present on specific scientific topics). A core activity involves pre-university students creating video biographies of STEM experts for publication on the website and Wikipedia. The project operates from ETSE at the Universitat de València and is sponsored by the Spanish Ministry and Generalitat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charlas Family

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación / FECYTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, through FECYT (Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología), is listed as a collaborator and logo sponsor of the Girls4STEM project, providing institutional support and credibility.
• Generalitat Valenciana / CIUCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Valencian Regional Government (through its CIUC institutional brand) is listed as a collaborator and logo sponsor, providing regional institutional backing and funding to the Girls4STEM initiative.
• Jardí Botànic de la Universitat de ValènciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia serves as the venue for 'Charlas Family' Saturday morning events. Its iconic natural setting is used as a draw for family participation.
• Universidad de ValenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Valencia is the host institution of Girls4STEM. The project operates from ETSE (Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería) at the university and uses the university's infrastructure and academic credibility to drive the initiative.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EngineerGirl: Program of the National Academy of Engineering aimed at encouraging girls to pursue engineering through competitions, profiles, and classroom resources — comparable content-driven approach (e.g., role-model profiles) targeting pre-university girls.
• Girls Who Code: US-based nonprofit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology through clubs, summer programs, and alumni networks — directly comparable mission and girls-in-STEM programmatic structure, but at substantially larger scale.
• STEMettes: UK-based social enterprise running events, mentoring, and content programs to introduce girls and young women to STEM careers — comparable role-model-driven outreach structure and female-focused STEM mission.
• STEM Talent Girl: Spanish STEM outreach program specifically aimed at encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers through mentorship, events, and role-model exposure — operates in a similar geographic and institutional context (Spain) with a directly comparable mission and engagement model.
• Inspiring Girls International: UK-origin global charity connecting schoolgirls with female role models through career events and video profiles — directly comparable model of pairing students with female professionals and amplifying role-model biographies.
• WISE (Campaign for Gender Equality in STEM): UK-based social enterprise campaigning for gender parity in STEM through awareness, events, and partnerships with employers and educators — comparable mission of increasing female representation in STEM via outreach and institutional partnerships.
• Technovation: Global nonprofit running technology entrepreneurship programs for girls, pairing students with mentors to build tech-based solutions — comparable girls-in-STEM mission with a structured project-based engagement model.

Broad incumbents

• Association for Women in Science (AWIS): US-based established advocacy organization advancing women in STEM through policy, awards, and professional development — broader mission and scope but directly comparable objective of increasing female participation and visibility in STEM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girls4stem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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