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Gender stereotypes in the IT industry are still relevant in today's society. Recent studies show that investors are hesitant to invest in businesses founded by women. Talented female professionals often hear that a career in IT is not an adequate choice for them.



The purpose of the Aurora Tech Award is to discredit this perception and give a boost to women in the IT sector. Despite the barriers and challenges women face, they are creating unique IT projects such as driverless vehicles, and are making a difference in various fields of study such as medicine and science.



Remaining true to its mission to fight for justice and equity, inDriver has created this award to give women the opportunity to develop and maximize their potential in IT professions.



The goals of the award are to recognize women's achievements in IT entrepreneurship, to financially support their projects through cash prizes, and to break down gender stereotypes in IT.



How to participate



Any woman founder or co-founder of an IT startup can apply for the Aurora Tech Award. The company must have been founded not more than five years ago.



The application should be submitted in the form of a presentation, including the following information: .



1. The applicant's key achievements



A short bio detailing the challenges the applicant had to face while working on her startup, as well as a description of the professional qualities and traits that helped her in responding to these challenges with success.



2. The startup’s successes



An in-depth description of the company and its achievements, and an explanation of how the startup contributes to making the world a better place.



3. The reason for the nomination



A comprehensive explanation of how winning the award will affect the life of the applicant, her company, or a particular community.



Dates and deadlines



Entries should be submitted between October 3 and December 2, 2022.



Finalist announcement date: Feb. 27, 2023



Final assessments and announcement of winners: Mar. 8, 2023



The panel of judges will include prominent female IT entrepreneurs, the winners of last year's Aurora Tech Award, and key industry experts.



The prizes will be awarded as follows:



First prize: $30,000



Second prize: $20,000



Third prize: $10,000



There will only be one winner per category, and the prize can be awarded to a contestant from any of the participating countries. In addition to the prizes, the entrepreneurs will gain access to the inDriver mentorship program.