Programs & Initiatives

Pilot · in development · seeking funding

RISE in STEM

Resilience, Identity, Self-Efficacy and Empowerment. RISE in STEM is a planned 12-month program for low-income, marginalized and minority women aged 30 and older in New York City. Many capable women leave STEM not for lack of ability but because of doubts about whether they belong. RISE is designed to build that confidence directly.

The pilot cohort of 15 women will receive:

• One-to-one mentoring with a trained STEM professional for a full year
• Bi-weekly, hands-on digital-skills labs
• A small micro-grant to complete a personal STEM project
• Quarterly career-identity workshops

Sessions are planned on-site at community partner organizations, so participants learn in familiar, welcoming spaces. We will measure growth in self-efficacy, sense of belonging, hope and career identity with validated surveys at the start, middle and end of the program.

Interested in participating, mentoring, hosting sessions or funding the pilot? Contact us.

Ongoing

STEM Grants

Lopolopo provides grants to STEM-focused organizations and women entrepreneurs, fueling innovation and removing barriers in technical fields. We evaluate requests on mission alignment, potential impact and how well the work advances women’s participation in technology.

To request information about a grant, contact us and choose “Grant Application” as the topic. Tell us about your organization, the women you serve and the project you want to fund.

Ongoing

Women’s Tech Access

Technology changes faster than most of us can keep up with. We raise awareness of technology access programs and digital-equity resources, and help women understand and use the tools available to them — from online learning platforms to money-management apps.

Ongoing

Tech Learning & Blog

Our blog explains emerging technology, digital tools and everyday tech in plain language, written with women’s perspectives in mind. Topics include virtual reality, personal-finance apps and technology for wellness.

Read the blog

Ongoing

Release · Rest · Repair

A wellness series that helps women use technology mindfully — balancing digital engagement with rest, reflection and personal well-being.

Read “Release, Rest, Repair”

Ongoing

Celebrating Achievement

We spotlight technical achievements made by women and for women, amplifying their stories to inspire others considering a path in STEM.

Ongoing

Community Partnerships

We collaborate with community-based organizations, STEM groups and universities to create pathways and mentorship opportunities for women at every career stage. Partners can co-host programs, refer participants, volunteer mentors or sponsor grants.

Become a partner