Girls STEAM Institute is proud to announce the 2025 GSI Business Challenge in February with the theme: She Solves: Mental Health Solutions in a Digital World.
UPDATE: Deadline to register extended to February 15.
Girls and young women ages 12-26 years old are invited to participate in this Global Team Business Challenge in Virtual Reality on February 20-23, 2025, in ENGAGE XR.
This unique event combines the energy of a Startup Weekend with the creativity of a hack-a-thon, bringing together youth teams and accomplished GSI STEAMERS to tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time: mental health.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, teams will develop technology-based business solutions to address mental health challenges. Each team will be guided by industry mentors, providing invaluable insights and connections. This is an unparalleled opportunity for young innovators to collaborate globally, hone their leadership and entrepreneurship skills, and make a real difference in mental health care.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience that’s shaping the future of both technology and well-being!
To join the teams, fill out the GSI 2025 Business Challenge Team Application by February 10th. We will be in touch with you by February 14th to tell you more about this fun exciting experience.
If you wish to apply to be a mentor, visit our Volunteer page to apply.
Why Participate in GSI Team Business Challenge
There are so many reasons, but we want to share the insights and lessons learned from past participants.
- The opportunity to meet and make friends with girls interested in STEAM.
- Collaborating with others to take an idea through to a business proposal.
- Learning that our ideas have merit and may become real businesses.
- A sense of empowerment in STEAM fields by exploring the diversity of career opportunities.
- The fun of being inspired to ideate, innovate, and implement solutions to real-world problems through various programs.
- Fostering personal and professional development, honing skills in leadership, critical thinking, design thinking, and team-building.
- Feeling faith in the future by building leadership and entrepreneurial skills to become a changemaker.
- Working and presenting in virtual reality is embracing the future way of learning and communication.
Girls STEAM Institute has been hosting these Team Business Challenges since our beginning. Here is a quick look at our recent history:
Join us as an team applicant, mentor, or just to enjoy the amazing presentations these teams make that inspire all of us.
