The first project in Ecuador that, with a human-centered scientific and technological approach, INSPIRES girls and adolescents to discover the STEM world through virtual reality.
Training and Knowledge Generation
Network of Volunteers and Mentors
INSPIRA Technology Platform, Based on Virtual Reality
Strategic Alliances
Participants
STEM Volunteers and Mentors
STEM Virtual Environments
Strategic Collaborations
It focuses on girls and adolescents, inspiring and promoting inclusion and empowerment in a safe STEM environment.
It uses immersive technology to introduce the world of STEM in an interactive way, breaking down stereotypes, geographic, and educational barriers.
It is implemented in rural contexts with contrasting socioeconomic realities, adapting its impact to the needs of each territory.
We train teachers, families, volunteers, and mentors, generating knowledge that strengthens the support for girls in their exploration of the STEM world.
Our courses and awareness programs are carefully designed to meet the needs of teachers, families, and girls from diverse backgrounds and realities.
The INSPIRA project stands out by motivating girls and adolescents to explore STEM careers, integrating virtual reality, and engaging rural and educational communities.
On May 7, 2025, INSPIRA launches its STEM Mentors program, strengthening leadership and mentorship, with the participation of experts in the Roundtable.
Join the INSPIRA project as a volunteer, mentor, educator, or collaborator, and help inspire and empower the new generations in the STEM world.
The INSPIRA pilot project, carried out by the International University of Ecuador and funded by the GIZ-Ecuador Innovation Fund, is aimed at girls and adolescents from rural areas, teachers, parents, and members of the educational community, especially those in schools located in Colta (Chimborazo) and Calderón (Pichincha).
Currently, access to INSPIRA’s technology in the initial pilot is focused on the schools in Colta and Calderón. However, the project has expansion plans and is working on new opportunities, collaborations, and strategic partnerships to include other educational institutions starting in the last quarter of 2025.
INSPIRA offers girls and adolescents a unique and transformative experience to explore STEM careers through virtual reality. At the same time, families and teachers benefit from our awareness campaigns about these careers, fostering a more inclusive environment. Volunteers and mentors receive specialized training and resources to maximize their impact in the community. Additionally, collaborators and strategic partners have the opportunity to become part of an innovation ecosystem that is transforming the future.
To become part of INSPIRA, those interested can contact us through our website, apply as volunteers, mentors, or instructors, or participate in our training sessions and activities as collaborators or strategic partners. Additionally, educational institutions—as well as girls and adolescents—can join the programs when new calls for participation are launched in their communities.
