Did you know that women make up half the American workforce… but only 27% of STEM workers?! Yes, we’re underrepresented in areas of technology, despite our proven passion and skill set.
Every day, women entrepreneurs are breaking the glass ceiling by starting businesses in the fields of app development, software engineering, network security, computer programming, web development, and other technological inventions! What’s equally true is that these women-owned technology businesses have a hard time finding money. We know because we hear from these women.
At WomensNet, we’re inspired by these women pioneers. Which is why we have a business-specific grant category aimed at helping women entrepreneurs in the technology space. We award this $10,000 women’s technology grant every November.
Your STEM applications can include any subcategory such as:
The Amber Grant Fund has grown through the years. That growth is reflected in two ways by the winners below. First, by the increase in the dollar amounts of each grant. Second, by the increase in how many times a grant is given.