Our Journey: 2021 – 2025 Empowering youth through tech since 2021
2021
The Foundation Begins
Key Milestone: Tech-rise Foundation is officially launched with a mission to bridge the digital divide for youth and teens.
Programs Launched:
Web Development Bootcamp (first cohort)
Digital Skills 101 (virtual series during COVID)
Events:
Tech for Teens Virtual Summit – over 150 participants from 3 regions
Donations:
$8,000 raised from community backers and a local nonprofit grant
2022
Building Momentum
Key Milestone: Expanded reach to 6 schools across 2 cities
New Programs:
Cybersecurity Pathways
Intro to AI & Machine Learning
Events:
Teen Tech Week (in partnership with public libraries)
Code & Create Hackathon – 50+ teen projects submitted
Donations:
$15,500 from individual donors, tech partners, and a youth innovation grant
1,000,000
sponsored children and the youth
2023
National Recognition
Key Milestone: Featured on national youth empowerment platforms
Impact Highlights:
Over 200 students trained across all programs
80+ mentorships established
Events:
Girls in STEM Day
Techrise Youth Innovation Expo
Donations:
$22,000 in support from corporate sponsors and community foundations
2024
Scaling & Innovation
Key Milestone: First mobile learning app launched to expand access
Initiatives Introduced:
Game Development Bootcamp
Data Science for Teens
Events:
Tech Future Fest 2024 – 500+ attendees, panels, and workshops
Donations:
$30,000 raised from tech accelerators, education endowments, and crowdfunding campaigns
$100,000,000
Total money rising
2025
What’s Ahead
Upcoming Event:
🎉 Next-Gen Coders Conference 2025
Date: August 12, 2025 | Location: Lagos Innovation Hub
Details: A one-day immersive experience with workshops, live coding sessions, guest speakers, and a tech career fair. Open to all Tech-rise alumni, mentors, and new students.Goals for 2025:
Launch a dedicated scholarship fund for underrepresented youth in tech
Expand programs into 3 new regions
Deepen community partnerships and corporate sponsorships