Swiss TecLadies 2026-2027: registration for the mentoring programme is now open

Registration is now officially open for the new edition of the Swiss TecLadies mentoring programme, promoted by SATW – the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences, which, for Ticino, will be held at L'ideatorio USI in Cadro and the Est Campus Lugano. The initiative is aimed at young women* aged 14-19 from all over Switzerland and offers 120 spots for a seven-month programme – from September 2026 to April 2027 – to explore the world of science and technology.

During the programme, each participant will be individually supported by a mentor and will be able to:

• meet professionals from the technical and scientific sector
• discover companies and working environments first-hand
• take part in training activities and thematic meetings
• develop transferable skills and strengthen their self-confidence.

The aim is to broaden horizons, showcase the variety of STEM careers and encourage young women to see themselves as key players in the world of innovation.

Events in Ticino

The Welcome Day Ticino for the new edition will be held on 26 September 2026 at L'ideatorio USI in Cadro.

The programme will conclude with Farewell Day Ticino, scheduled for 10 April 2027 at the East Campus Lugano, in collaboration with Università della Svizzera italiana and Professor Monica Landoni of the Faculty of Informatics.

How to participate

Registration is open until 26 April 2026.

All information about the programme and the application form is available on the initiative's official website:www.tecladies.ch

A valuable opportunity to explore the future of technology and build, step by step, your own path in the scientific world.