Technovation 2022 in figures
Technovation 2022 in figures
We joined this initiative to drive interest in STEM disciplines and the professions of the future among the youngest generations by supporting the development of ideas, helping them in their decision-making, creating programming teams, and above all, keeping them motivated to enable them to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit.
5,500
students61
nationalities1,700+
apps
3,000
mentors
Of this competition's former students get a STEM degree in the future.
Of former students end up working in a position related to STEM.
Of former students lead change in their communities.
Repsol Digital Girls 2024 in figures
Repsol Digital Girls 2024 in figures
29
teams
119
girls
22
coaches
56
mentors
Repsol Digital Girls 2023
Repsol Digital Girls 2023
"We want to encourage young people's interest in STEM disciplines and the professions of the future. Thanks to this project, girls and young women lose their fear of technology and see its usefulness for society. Not all of them will have a technological calling, but during the months of the project, they'll develop necessary skills such as collaboration, teamwork, and innovation, while raising awareness of social and environmental issues.
Our participation in the Technovation Challenge is part of Repsol's clear commitment to contributing to sustainability and equal opportunities in society. Moreover, the role of volunteer mentors and coaches is key, as they enthusiastically place their knowledge, experience, and time at the service of the project and the teams."
Carmen Muñoz
Executive Managing Director of People and Organization
"This initiative has been a wonderful experience for my daughter as she's had the opportunity to learn together with other girls and their mentors key skills for her life: commitment to the project, an ability to resolve their differences and come to an agreement, speak in public, organize the work among all of them, and present a project that they've done themselves and felt proud of the result."
"It's a wonderful experience for the girls. At only eight years old, playing and having fun, they've discovered STEM careers and maybe even a calling... time will tell. Our mentor has perfectly understood the essence of the program, making the girls want to meet each week to work every Friday. PS: We'll be back!"
"Mission accomplished! That's what I think when I look back at what this experience has been like for our two daughters. I wanted them to learn to work as a team with girls they didn't know, to enjoy themselves and have fun learning things unlike what they see in their daily lives, and to see technology with different eyes as a useful tool beyond social media. And also, we're very lucky to have mentors that are out of this world!"
"I liked it because I learned a lot of new, neat, and interesting things."
"I really liked the experience. I learned how to program, and it was fun to see how things were working. I would like to do it again and continue improving our app."
"I really liked the whole project, both the programming and preparing the presentation, but I was very sad that there wasn't more time to present our app at the fair stands."
"We're lucky to work in a company where you can get away from the day-to-day reports and emails and take part in programs like Technovation Girls. It's rewarding to see how the girls have been learning to program these months, but it's even better to see them grow as people and to be part of how each one brings her personality to the project and makes it her own."
"They came up with creative solutions, many of which came from a point of view of non-preconceived, fresh ideas. There have been more than a few times when I have been left speechless by their response to a problem."
"I for one have not stopped learning from them throughout all these months. And if I could sum up all the lessons in one, it would be this: Don't take life so seriously."
Advantages of taking part in Repsol Digital Girls
Advantages of taking part in Repsol Digital Girls
Repsol supports its teams by providing them the experience and expertise of its mentors and coaches. The mentors are assigned to each Repsol Digital Girls group, and through fun activities, they guide them in the design and programming of the app. The coaches offer support and training to the mentors and girls throughout the project, as well as collaborating in the management of the program.
We also organize activities and events that bring the girls closer to science and technology, with the participation of employees and inspiring female role models, as well as workshops and training.
This year, now in its 5th edition, we have organized more than 200 girls, mentors, and coaches into 30 teams that will be fighting to make it to the international finals that will be held in October in San Francisco, California.
In 2020, the "Demac Power Up" Repsol Digital Girls team already made it to the final, which comprised 5 girls that were between 11 and 12 years old and 2 Repsol employees as mentors with an initiative called “Lazos.”
In 2022, the "Polar Star" Repsol Digital Girls team was selected as one of the semifinalists at the national level in Spain in the junior category, with its project “Nalala.”
In 2023, the “Tech4Health” Repsol Digital Girls team from A Coruña managed first prize in the Technovation Girls Madrid regional final in the beginners category.
Tech4Health pitch
Tech4Health pitch
Friends & APPs pitch
Friends & APPs pitch
Thundergirls pitch
Thundergirls pitch
Technopower pitch
Technopower pitch
Wateen pitch
Wateen pitch
Polar Star, one of the Repsol Digital Girls teams, was selected as a semifinalist at the national level in Spain in the junior division with its Nalala project. This app makes it possible to connect people who, even after the pandemic, feel lonely. With it, they can share memories, stories, photos, and much more.
Demac Power Up, one of the Repsol Digital Girls teams, was selected as one of the five finalists worldwide, representing Spain with their Lazos app at the 2020 world summit final. This app connects and brings elderly people who live alone closer to volunteers and associations. Meet Diana, Elena, Maialen, Ana, and Carmen. The Demac Power Up team.
Mónica Prieto and Javier Larraona guided our Repsol Digital Girls throughout their project (Lazos - Close to you) from start to finish. By means of fun and enjoyable activities, they made Repsol's digital and technological resources available to them and advised them on the design and programming of the app. This enabled them to understand and execute all the processes in a much simpler way.