Mentorship Experience
TechWomen is more than a mentorship program—it is a strategic opportunity for U.S. companies and professionals to strengthen their leadership, expand global networks, and gain valuable insights into emerging markets.
For four weeks, participants work alongside their U.S. mentors at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Chicago, collaborating on high-impact projects that drive innovation and cross-border knowledge exchange. These projects are carefully designed to align with the participant’s career goals while contributing to their mentor’s own professional development objectives as well as the goals of their host company offering mutual benefits to all parties.
By hosting TechWomen participants, U.S. companies not only contribute to the global STEM ecosystem but also position themselves as leaders in fostering international partnerships that drive economic growth.
Professional Tracks
To facilitate rewarding and relevant professional experiences for TechWomen Emerging Leaders and their mentors, participants select a specialized track based on their expertise and industry focus. These tracks ensure strategic placements that foster meaningful collaboration and professional exchange.
In addition to the professional mentorship experience, all participants and mentors take part in leadership seminars, entrepreneurship workshops, and industry networking events. These events provide U.S. mentors with valuable opportunities to broaden their own networks, gain fresh industry insights, and enhance their leadership and business acumen in a global context.
The following professional tracks and focuses are offered for the 2025 TechWomen program:
In addition to the professional mentorship experience, all participants and mentors take part in leadership seminars, entrepreneurship workshops, and industry networking events. These events provide U.S. mentors with valuable opportunities to broaden their own networks, gain fresh industry insights, and enhance their leadership and business acumen in a global context.
Washington, D.C. Trip
The TechWomen experience culminates in Washington, D.C., where participants and mentors engage with government officials, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of technology, innovation and global economic development.
For U.S. mentors, this trip is an opportunity to:
- Connect with decision-makers shaping STEM policy and international trade
- Explore ways their company can expand into emerging markets
- Strengthen their industry presence through high-level networking and discussions
Past Washington, D.C. events have included:
- Exclusive visits to top tech companies, showcasing U.S. leadership in STEM
- Meetings with public policy organizations to discuss workforce development and innovation
- Targeted discussions at the U.S. Department of State on global entrepreneurship and economic collaboration
- A formal luncheon honoring TechWomen at the U.S. Department of State
- A guided tour of Washington, D.C., providing cultural and historical context
Through TechWomen, U.S. mentors and companies gain more than just a mentorship experience—they gain a competitive edge in the global economy, enhance their leadership and business strategy, and forge valuable connections that position them for future growth and success.
