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Join us for one
life-changing experience
Who: You! A passionate young woman based in New Zealand, the Pacific, or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aged 15 - 21, with a passion for Technology, Business, Engineering, Innovation, or Social Impact. No prior experience or knowledge is required.
What: The ultimate 10-day GirlBoss Accelerator, fully funded and online!
When: From June 27th to July 6th 2025.
This self-paced programme is designed to fit around your busy schedule, with just 1-2 hours a day to commit to unlocking your full potential.
Applications closing Midnight June 17th
Limited places filling fast!
Gain Confidence
& Direction
"This opportunity has truly changed my life for the better, I am more confident than ever and I truly believe that technology and engineering is an amazing career path! I am now so excited to go out into the world and see what it has to offer!”
- McKayla, 16
Be Inspired by the Best
Dr Kerry McInerney
Host, The Good Robot Podcast
Named in Top 100 Most Brilliant Women in AI
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Dr Kerry uses tech to fight injustice.
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She is one of the biggest names in AI.
She is a Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge in the UK and co-host of The Good Robot podcast.
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Her groundbreaking work focuses on racism, sexism, and power in AI, from facial recognition to hiring algorithms.
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She’s been featured in BBC, Forbes, The Guardian, and The Guilty Feminist.
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Named one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics, Kerry is the author of Reprogram: Why Big Tech is Broken and How Feminism Can Fix It.​​
Alexia Hilbertidou
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Founder, GirlBoss
Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year
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Alexia uses tech to fight for gender equality.
​She is the founder of GirlBoss, a movement of 17,500 high school aged young women that she launched from her bedroom at just 16. Today, GirlBoss programmes have reached young women in 27 countries.
Alexia has flown with NASA and became the youngest New Zealander to represent her country at the United Nations in New York. She was named Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year, received the Queen’s Young Leader Award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
She holds a Master’s in Emerging Technologies, and studied Leadership for Change at the University of Cambridge.
Lucy Blakiston
Co-founder, SYSCA
Best-selling Author & Influencer
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Lucy uses tech to make the news human and accessible.
She is the co-founder of SYSCA, a digital media platform with over 3.4 million followers, blending pop culture, politics, and mental health to inform and empower Gen Z.
Lucy’s work spans newsletters, podcasts, and social platforms, using digital tools to build one of the most engaged and kind online communities in the world. She’s spoken at Web Summit, been reposted by Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande, and co-authored the best-selling book Make It Make Sense, all while proving that caring isn’t cringe, it’s a superpower.
Danielle Boyer
Robotics Designer
Founder, Every Kid Gets a Robot
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Danielle uses tech to inspire the next generation!
She is a 22-year-old Ojibwe robotics inventor, educator, and founder of The STEAM Connection, a nonprofit that has reached over 800,000 young people with free, hands-on STEM tools.
At just 18, she created Every Kid Gets a Robot, a low-cost robot that she gives away to children for free.
Danielle is a global sensation. Her work spans 12+ countries, she’s been recognised by the White House, named one of PEOPLE Magazine’s Girls Changing the World, and featured in Teen Vogue as an Indigenous Youth Changemaker.
Her story was captured in the award-winning documentary Indigenous Robotics, which followed her life for a year. It premiered at the MIT Museum and is now screening at film festivals around the world.
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Alexia Hilbertidou, Founder, GirlBoss
Our promise to you
After graduating from GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good you will:
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Feel more confident to pursue your career
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Be better prepared for University
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Make new friends
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Be inspired by role models
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Develop the self-confidence to achieve your dreams.
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We're proud to report that 100% of our GirlBoss Edge alumni agree with the above statements. This level of positive feedback is almost unheard of, and is proof of just how genuinely amazing this programme is.
Siying, 16
The GirlBoss Edge programme is like a dream come true: my confidence has increased by 100x in my own home! Being in a community of like-minded young women, I am no longer fearful of the future.
Don't just take our word for it
Hear from our Alumni
Monika, 17
This opportunity has provided me with skills and knowledge that will greatly benefit me in the long run. It has motivated me to not only pursue my future career but also to commit and achieve whatever I put my mind to, and to do everything with a purpose. I am truly grateful to have been selected for this programme.
Emma, 18
I loved every second of it because it pushed me to think inwardly and also about the world around me and what needs changing. The energy that I have felt as well as the empowerment that has come from being a part of this amazing opportunity is overwhelming and inspiring. It is one of the best things I have done.
Here's what you get​
Unlock a world of opportunities to kick-start your career in technology
Accelerate Your Career with Our Self-Paced Modules
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Sharpen your skills and gain the confidence to network with the biggest players in technology with our self-paced modules on Personal Branding, Networking, Interviewing, and LinkedIn. By the end of the program, you'll have a cohesive personal brand and a killer LinkedIn profile, ready to ace any job or scholarship interview!
Learn from the Best!
Don't settle for just any advice - seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join Facebook LIVE interviews with icons such as Dr Kerry McInerney, and gain invaluable knowledge that will set you apart from other others!
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A CV Worthy Challenge
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Are you ready for a CV-worthy challenge that will set you apart from the rest?
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Showcase your skills and knowledge by taking on a Tech for Good Challenge that tackles some of the world's most pressing issues. With just 5 days to complete and submit your entry, you'll have the opportunity to shine and win incredible prizes.
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Plus, it's something to brag about during your job interview or Scholarship applications!
Find your Tribe
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You'll join a squad of like-minded, ambitious young women who are all about slaying their future careers.
Connect with your new besties in our exclusive Facebook group, join our Networking events, and kick back with our Netflix Parties!
At GirlBoss Edge, we know the power of finding your tribe, and we can't wait to welcome you into ours.
Gain 1:1 mentoring from
inspiring role models working in tech
You will also receive:
A complimentary 25-minute one-to-one mentoring session with
inspiring mentors from our industry partners
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Alexia has achieved an extraordinary level of success, founding GirlBoss at just 16 and growing it to over 17,500 members across more than 400 schools.
She has received over 30 awards for her work, including Forbes 30 under 30, Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and the prestigious Queen's Young Leader Award for Services to the Commonwealth.​
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By participating in this 10-day programme, you will gain exclusive access to Alexia's expertise and insights gained from over $500,000 worth of personal development training at prestigious institutions such as the Facebook Leadership Fellowship in San Francisco, the Eisenhower Peace Fellowship in Spain, and the United Nations CSW in New York.
Join GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good today and start on your path to greatness!
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The Facilitator
We believe in equity of access.
Your place in the programme is fully funded thanks to our Major Sponsor, Harvey Norman.
We want all young people to gain access to employers and inspirational role models.
Nothing should stand between you and your career dreams.
