From girls coding camps that offer an immersive educational experience to tech-inspired dollhouses that expertly deviate from stereotypical gendered toys, there are plenty of impressive initiatives working to encourage tech careers in young women.
Tech-infused toys for girls are a great way to inspire creative play that engages female youth in activities that employ engineering skills and encourage problem solving. It is in these early stages that girls start to learn about society's expectations around young women. This early creative play can be central in planting the seed early regarding an interest in the engineering fields.
Programs like Girls Who Code and TechGirlz aim to cultivate this early interest into career-defining skills. By providing a space free of judgment in which girls can learn hands-on tech skills, young ladies who may not normally have access to such programs can learn in a supportive environment.
19 Examples of Girl-Targeted Tech
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Female Empowering Dollhouses
Roominate is an Unconventional Female Empowerment Tool for Girls
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Code-Teaching Children's Books
Hello Ruby by Linda Liukas Gets Kids Excited About Programming
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Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
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Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
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Educational Cinematic Toys
GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine Teaches Kids Engineering & Animation
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Tech-Inspired Dollhouses
Roominate Inspires Little Girls to Pursue Dream Jobs Associated With Men
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Female-Empowering Ads
The Verizon Inspire Her Mind Campaign Focuses on Intelligence Over Looks
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Female Tech Charities
Women 2.0 Fosters Girls' Interests in Science and Math
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Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
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Crowdfunded Engineering Games
The Tesla vs Edison Game Completed a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
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Empowering Engineering Toy Ads
This Ad for Goldiblox' Toys for Girls Shows Your Brain on Princess
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Female-Only Repair Shops
Hilary Noack is Crowdfunding to Open an All Girls Auto Shop in Toronto
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Female Mentorship Platforms
The Glassbreakers App Matches Up Women in Tech for Guidance
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Youth Tech Bootcamps
Girls Who Code Teaches Programming Skills to Young Women in NYC
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Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
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Girl-Targeted Coding Campaigns
Made With Code Inspires Young Girls To Be Interested in Programming
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Female-Focused Tech Camps
The Geek Squad Summer Academy Encourages Learning
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Multisensory Automotive Lounges
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Ferocious Stationery Carriers
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Fire-Breathing Dragon Toys
This Remote Control Dragon Will Make You the Envy of the Entire Area
Techy Traditional Valentine's Day Gifts
3D Printed Roses by Makeshop are the Future of Romance
Girl Construction Toys
GoldieBlox and The Builder's Survival Kit Teaches Important Skills
Culturally Diverse Dolls
Maplelea's Canadian Girls Are a Cute & Educational Toy Doll Collection
Diagnostic Car Gadgets
The Connection Key Keeps Tabs On Your Car's Health
Educational 3D Printing Startups
This New Venture Wants to Bring 3D Printed Robotics to Schools
Digital Makeup Artists
MODA by Foreo 3D Prints Complete Cosmetic Looks in 30 Seconds
Sophisticated Barbie Swimsuit Covers
The Barbie Sports Illustrated Cover Celebrates an Icon
Preschooler Programming Toys
The Primo Play Set Teaches Coding Before Reading
DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
Stuffed Toy Smartphone Cases
The HappiTaps Beary Happi Keeps Devices Protected from Toddlers
Female Empowering Dollhouses
Roominate is an Unconventional Female Empowerment Tool for Girls
Chronological Coding Charts
The History Of HTML5 Infographic is a Must-Read
Vibrantly Explosive Technicolor Exhibits
Sebastian Masuda Brings ‘Colorful Rebellion’
Inspired Altruistic Vino Brands
Cultivate Wines is a Nonprofit That Gives Back
Code-Teaching Children's Books
Hello Ruby by Linda Liukas Gets Kids Excited About Programming
Tech-Optimized Beauty Stations
This Beauty Station Accommodates Your Technology
Parent-Guilting Firearm PSAs
This NCPC Gun Safety Ad Features Kids Telling Parents to ‘Lock It Up’
Princess-Themed Power Vehicles
The Power Wheels Fisher-Price Disney Princess Trailrider is Girly
Pleated Sky-Perched Editorials
Jean-Claude Lussier Shot for Elle Canada March 2014
Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls
These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute
Glowing Fashion Toys
The Lite Brix Encourages Girls to Build a Radiantly Techy-Driven Runway
Continuous Crowdfunding
Forever Funding Removes Deadlines for Successful Indiegogo Campaigns
Nostalgic Animated Gaming Cars
This Drivable Super Mario Kart Toy is for Kids
Femininely Morbid Still Lifes
Through the Mirror by Christina Burns Explores Purity and Sin
Female-Only Football Pubs
Benefit Cosmetics' Gabbi's Head Pub is a Women's World Cup Bar
Potion-Brewing Board Games
The Alchemists Game Requires Players to Invent Magic Potions
Therapeutic 3D Games
Ubisoft's Dig Rush is Capable of Treating Lazy Eye
Sustainable Baby Products
The Honest Company Offers Eco-Friendly Diapers
Coding Comparison Charts
This Modern Language Infographic Compares PHP with Python and Ruby
Sun Protection Jewelry
JUNE is a Wearable Aid to Monitor Sun Exposure
Girls-Aiding Accelerators
The Girl Effect Accelerator Focuses on Poverty and Women's Empowerment
Good Samaritan Apps
uCiC Helps People Find Out a Situation Without Venturing Out Themselves
Code-Teaching Robots
Robotiky the Educational Robot Teaches Kids How to Program
Hunger-Eliminating Social Media
FlashFood Turns Restaurant Leftovers into Meals for the Hungry
Small Business-Supporting Ads
The Intuit Super Bowl Contest Will Give Its Ad Spot Away
Educational Printing Platforms
i3D Creatives Introduces 3D Printing Software to Kids
Soccer Tournament Editorials
The 'Viva Viva Brazil' Editorial Showcases World Cup Fashion
Kiddie Coding Apps
The Hopscotch App Simplifies Coding for Kids
Alternate Reality Games
Schuh's Shops Are Portals for Google's Ingress Location-Based Game
Medieval Board Games
The Carcassone Board Game Retains Its Old-World Charm On Your iPhone and iPad
Micro-Volunteering Platforms
Raise5 Enables the Charitable Giving of Your Time and Talents
Animated Toy Concerts
Insomniac Animations LEGO Houdini Music Video Rocks the Show
Positive Female Action Figures
IAmElemental Action Figures Boast Strong Quads Not Big Breasts
Ethical 3D Printer Filament
ProtoPrint is Bridging Technology and Grassroots Technology in India
Coded Expression Posters
The 'Coding Cards' Series Extracts the Meaning from HTML and CSS Tags
Diversity Displaying Doodles
Illustrations Visually Depict Google Diversity Report Statistics
Female-Empowering Ads
The Verizon Inspire Her Mind Campaign Focuses on Intelligence Over Looks
Sci-Fi Coding Games
BBC's Doctor and the Dalek Has Doctor Who Teach Kids to Code
Gamified Event Photography Apps
Dudr is a Social Photo App That Lets Groups Share Images as a Game
Hotel Phone Apps
Virgin's First Hotel Launches with Lucy, a Personal Comfort App
Youth Empowering Tech Workshops
Coderise Wants to Teach Kids in Latin America How to Code
Princess Toy Block Figurines
The Disney Princess LEGO Sets Turn Classic Characters into Minifigs
Gesture-Based Photography Apps
The Cleen Photo Organizing App Helps You Maintain Your Camera Roll
Caffeinated Blossom Beverages
Starbucks Japan is Introducing a Seasonal Sakura Chocolate Latte
Warrior Soccer Commercials
Nissin 'Samurai in Brazil' Campaign Celebrates Cup Noodles & World Cup
Modular Strap Watches
The Pebble Time Watch's Straps Can Be Easily Swapped Out
Full-Scale Board Games
This Human Hungry Hippos Game Will Bring Out the Kid in Everyone
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
Intuitive Smartphone Robots
MobBob is a Charming 3D-Printed Robot with its Own Set of Legs
Internet Content Curation Sites
Milq is a Community Where Users Can Organize Web Finds
Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
Female-Only Parking Sports
China’s World Metropolis Center Has Designated Parking Spots for Women
Professor Grading Apps
GradeBack Allows You to Rate Your Professors
Drawing Tablet Laptops
The Inklet App Uses Force Touch Tech via Styluses to Edit Images on Screen
Informative App-Connected Teddy Bears
Kids Can Get Answers to Their Questions From the Wikibear
Quantifying Relationship Apps
PPLKPR Optimizes Social Life by Measuring Emotional Responses
Concise Email Apps
The TL;DR Email App Ensures Messages Are Short and Sweet
Female-Focused Festival Lounges
The Ipsos Girls' Lounge Celebrates Beauty and Pampering
Mythical Game Subscriptions
Mythoard is a Monthly Subscription Box for Live Action Role-Playing
Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
Girls Only Garages
A Gender-Focused All-Female Garage Offers Manicures and Mechanic Services
Amorous Toy Animations
Disney's Vinylmation Love Story is Part of a Unique Google Partnership
Kid-Friendly Video Apps
The Vine Kids App Provides Content Curated for Children
Literal Pie Charts
A Robotic Installation Creates Edible Gender Gap Data-Visualizing Desserts
Non-Profit Acceleration Headquarters
Space with a Soul is Boston's Social Innovation Station
Crowdfunded Engineering Games
The Tesla vs Edison Game Completed a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
Empowering Female Toy Ads
The GoldieBlox Toy Company Creates Toys for Female Innovators
Women-Oriented Car Showrooms
James Frizelle's Pop-Up Showroom Entices Women Into Buying Cars
Surgery Sponsoring Web Donations
Watsi is Making Medical Care Affordable for the Developing World
Glamorous Selfie Phones
The Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 Combines Style and Technology
Female-Only Repair Shops
Hilary Noack is Crowdfunding to Open an All Girls Auto Shop in Toronto
Filmmaker-Influenced Cookie Commercials
This Mini Oreos Ad Has Unintentional Wes Anderson Elements
Female Entrepreneur Programs
WE NYC Aims to Leverage 5,000 Women from Low-income Neighborhoods
Destructive Soccer Ads
This Adidas World Cup Ad Shows Star Players Trashing David Beckham's House
Aggregated Approval Apps
Starlike Combines Likes from All Social Networks into a Single App
Digitally Enhanced Boardgames
Golem Arcana Embeds Traditional Rule Book into an App
3D-Printed Medical Braces
Andiamo Looks to Revolutionize the Way Kids Are Fitted with Orthotics
Youth Tech Bootcamps
Girls Who Code Teaches Programming Skills to Young Women in NYC
Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
Morbid Insurance Commercials
Dumb Ways to Die Characters Now Promote Empire Life Insurance Co.
Android-Powered Robotic Projector
Modern Projector Keecker is Presented at CES 2014
Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
Collaborative Hospital Patient Games
The Konnekt Toys Encourage Kids in Isolation to Be Social
Inspiring Educational Dolls
The Miss Possible Doll Toys for Girls Feature Enpowering Role Models
Kid-Friendly Coding Apps
The ScratchJr App Teaches Kids as Young as Five to Program Computers
Historical Pillow Dolls
Get Your Kids to Play with History with These Stuffy Historical Figures
Girl-Targeted Coding Campaigns
Made With Code Inspires Young Girls To Be Interested in Programming
Online Room Planners
Urban Barn's 'The Make Room' Lets You Control Your Space
Subtle Programming Board Games
Robot Turtles Teaches Young Kids to Think Like Coders
Auto Shop Restaurants
The M. Wells Steakhouse is Glamorously Rugged
Hacker Training Games
Hakitzu Code of the Warrior is Getting Kids to Begin Battling in Code
Programmer Approved Playing Cards
The Code:Deck Playing Card Set Features Programming Languages
Non-Profit Food Trucks
Texans Canteen Supports Students of the Austin Can Academy High School
Quirky Plush Tattoo Toys
Tattly Now Has a Line of Four Washable Plush Tattoo Toys for Kids
Community Motorcycle Repair
Motomethod Provides On-Site Help While You Work On Your Bike
Virtual Teacher Solutions
This Ghanaian Education Program Brings Teachers to Remote Communities
Inspiring Young Inventor Videos
Goldieblox' Rube Goldberg Princess Machine is Massively Inspiring
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Supporting Global Artisans
Tech-Inspired Youth Awards
Boy Scouts Earn Game Design Merit Badges by Designing Smartphone Games
Extreme Coding Curriculums
Estonia’s ProgreTiiger Program Will Introduce Code Writing to Stu
Baby Teeth Smartphone Trackers
Visa's Tooth Fair Application Allows Kids to Monitor Market Prices