AI Skills 4 Women aims to bridge the gender gap in AI by offering accessible, high-quality training to women from diverse backgrounds.
Microsoft and Founderz are launching AI Skills 4 Women, an initiative designed to provide free AI training to women across EMEA, including Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. This program is part of a shared commitment to fostering diversity in the technology sector and ensuring that AI development includes perspectives from all parts of society.
With women currently representing only 22% of AI professionals, 12% of AI researchers, and 16% of AI faculty, the gender gap in artificial intelligence remains a significant challenge. AI Skills 4 Women seeks to address this disparity by offering women access to high-quality AI education, regardless of their prior experience in technology.
An Accessible and Impactful Learning Experience
The program, powered by Founderz in collaboration with Microsoft, provides:
- Free AI training designed for women at all skill levels, including those with no prior technical background.
- Expert-led courses featuring leading AI professionals who are shaping the future of the industry.
- 150 scholarships for the best performing participants who wish to further deepen their AI knowledge.
By removing financial and accessibility barriers, AI Skills 4 Women empowers more women to explore career opportunities in AI, contribute to the industry’s growth, and become part of a global movement toward a more inclusive tech ecosystem.
Regional AI skilling initiatives in Adriatic region
As part of its commitment to making AI skills accessible to everyone in Adriatic region, Microsoft recently hosted Reimagine Content Creation with AI, session designed to help content creators enhance their creativity and produce more engaging, data-driven content using AI. Additionally, Microsoft, in partnership with Ubitech, organized the Women in AI Hackathon, bringing together talented women from across Southeast Europe to develop AI-driven solutions that support women’s well-being. Participants from Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Malta, Slovenia, and Turkey collaborated on innovative projects, showcasing AI’s potential to drive meaningful social change.
“Our mission is to democratize AI knowledge and empower professionals across all industries to harness AI effectively. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, AI skills are essential for success,” said Kalin Dimtchev, Microsoft Country Manager for Adriatic. “At Microsoft, we believe AI should be developed by diverse teams to better serve society. Through AI Skills 4 Women and our regional initiatives, we aim to equip thousands of women in the region with the expertise they need to participate in the AI revolution and lead innovation in the field.”
For Founderz, AI Skills 4 Women initiative is a natural extension of its mission to democratize access to high-quality education in emerging technologies.
“We are at a turning point in AI, and we cannot afford to leave women behind. This program is about giving them the tools, the knowledge, and the confidence to lead in AI. The impact of AI on industries and society will be immense, and we want women to be at the forefront of this transformation”, said Anna Cejudo, co-CEO and co-founder of Founderz.
A Call to Action for Women in AI
Women interested in participating in the AI Skills 4 Women initiative can sign up for the free training at https://founderz.com/ai-skills-4-women/.
