The Chicas Project is a collaborative initiative designed to amplify women-led innovation in technology and creative entrepreneurship. It connects emerging and established founders with mentors, funding pathways, and hands on development support.
Through community workshops, live hackathons, and tailored coaching, the project helps participants translate bold ideas into scalable products and inclusive ventures.
| Program Cohort | Region | Duration | Key Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 2023 | Latin America | 6 months | 12 prototypes launched, 4 seed deals signed |
| Cohort 2024 Spring | North America | 9 months | 28 teams graduated, 70 percent revenue growth at six months |
| Cohort 2024 Fall | Global Virtual | 12 months | 35 startups supported, 15 hiring 5 or more full time roles |
| Cohort 2025 Pilot | Europe & Asia | 8 months | Focus on climate tech and health tech, 10 corporate partnerships formed |
Product Development Roadmap
From Discovery to Launch
Within the Chicas Project, product development follows a structured roadmap that emphasizes rapid experimentation and user feedback. Teams move from problem validation through to minimum viable product and scaled feature rollouts.
The framework highlights lean experiments, accessibility checks, and data informed iteration to reduce time to market while maintaining a strong user experience focus.
Funding and Revenue Strategy
Access to blended finance is a core pillar of the Chicas Project, combining grants, convertible notes, and strategic corporate investment. Participants learn to align revenue models with long term impact goals.
Mentors review unit economics, lifetime value, and churn metrics, helping founders build narratives that resonate with both venture and impact capital audiences.
Community and Mentorship Network
The project fosters a tight knit network of founders, investors, and industry experts who provide ongoing guidance beyond the formal program timeline.
Monthly circles, peer review sessions, and cross functional teams create accountability and accelerate learning through shared challenges and real world feedback.
Key Takeaways and Next Steps
- Join structured mentorship cohorts spanning twelve months or more
- Build validated products with lean experimentation and user testing
- Access blended funding options including grants and convertible capital
- Expand network through community circles and cross industry collaboration
- Focus on impact sectors such as climate, health, and creative platforms
FAQ
Reader questions
How does the program support founders technically?
Participants receive hands on support in architecture design, security reviews, and scalable tooling, with mentorship from senior engineers and product leads.
What industries does the Chicas Project prioritize?
The program focuses on climate tech, health tech, edtech, and creative platforms, while remaining open to innovative pitches that address systemic gaps.
How are cohort participants selected?
Selection is based on solution impact, feasibility, team composition, and growth potential, using a mix of application reviews, interviews, and live challenges.
What post program opportunities are available?
Graduates gain access to demo days, corporate innovation pipelines, follow on funding circles, and continued technical and legal support.