Phnom Penh: The world's largest startup business competition for women and technology has arrived in Cambodia. This program will help diversify the global technology sector through the participation of women who work in technology and play a leadership role.
"She Loves Tech", the world's largest startup competition for women and technology, is now open for applications for startups in Cambodia. This is the first time that Cambodia has entered the competition. This one world class. She Loves Tech Cambodia is co-organized by She Loves Tech and Raintree, co-authors of the Startup Kingdom venture Technology Report in collaboration with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Cambodian Enterprises and Global Shapers Phnom Penh Hub.
Please be informed that: She Loves Tech was established in 2015 to promote the global technology sector through the participation of women who work in technology and play a leading role. A 2017 UNESCO Global Study on the Education of Girls and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) shows that only 30% of the total number of female students in higher education are selected. STEM subjects. What is worrying is that only 3% of women enroll in information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
The tournament has expanded its reach over the last five years. Participants from last year raised more than $ 100 million from top investors, including Microsoft, Amazon and Sequoia Capital. . In addition to the complete online competition for this year, the 2020 event is even more special as this is Cambodia's first appearance on the program as one of its partners. More than 30 international partners from North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Rhea See, co-founder of She Loves Tech, said: “The Cambodian tech startup community has been thriving every year.” She added: “We are very excited to be here. Become part of a community as well as contribute by connecting local new businesses with resources as well as international strategies. We also look forward to seeing which influential technology will win this year's She Loves Tech Cambodia. ”
The winner of She Loves Tech Cambodia will represent the Kingdom of Cambodia in an international final to win a cash prize of US $ 15,000 from the She Loves Foundation. Tech. In addition, winners will receive special press coverage, the opportunity to receive additional training, access to funding from priority investment partners, participation in the She Loves Tech's accelerator program, and other consulting services.
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has been working on initiatives to increase women's participation in technology, such as the Cambodian Women in Tech Awards, but gender diversity remains a challenge that needs to be addressed. All together.
Virginia Tan, co-founder of She Loves Tech, said: "Without women, we can not solve the big challenges in the world. Women are the ones who represent innovation and innovation in This new generation. ”Another co-founder of She Loves Tech, Leanne Robbers, said:“ Empowering women in technology will change the way people live and work. We. "Our program is one of the best ways to start this wonderful change."
Ms. Chan Penh Leak, Raintree Community Manager, said: “The Raintree Innovative Office Development Project is designed to promote diversity and promote local innovation through cross-border collaboration. Sector. "Sixty percent of the management and 50% of our board members are women," she said. In 2019, we organized the Women in Tech Meetup and the I am Remarkable Workshop to be a platform for women to recognize their achievements and showcase their accomplishments in the workplace and support women. In the Cambodian Women in Tech Awards. We are proud to partner with She Loves Tech to bring women-led and positive startups for women from Cambodia to the world. ”
The She Loves Tech Cambodia competition is open from August 1 to August 31, 2020. Applicants will be required to provide some relevant information to participate in the competition. Candidates will be trained by experienced professionals, including local experts, to concentrate and defend the presentation. Its business. To qualify as an entrepreneur, both men and women must represent a technology startup with a minimum product (minimum viable product) seeking investment under $ 5 million and meet one of the following criteria: Under:
● The company has a female founder or co-founder or
● The company has women as the main users or
● The company has products made for female consumers or
● The company has products that address the challenges of women.
For applications and more information, please visit: She Loves Tech Cambodia (in English).
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