BuildHer Finance
Launch Your STEM Startup
Learn finance, grow your idea, and think like a founder — through financial literacy, startup simulation, and AI mentorship.
Choose Your STEM Idea
Select a pre-made idea or create your own!
🌍 Social Impact
Focus on solving global problems
💰 Profitability
Maximize revenue and growth
👥 User Growth
Build a large user base quickly
💧 WaterGuard AI
An AI-powered mobile application that uses satellite data and machine learning to identify clean water sources in underserved communities.
🧠 NeuroFit Tracker
A wearable device with AI that monitors brain activity to improve mental wellness, focus, and cognitive performance for students.
☀️ SolarBloom
Intelligent solar panel systems that automatically adjust to maximize energy capture, designed specifically for educational institutions.
✨ Create Your Own
Have a unique idea? Bring it to life in our simulator!
Your Startup Dashboard
Revenue
$0
Burn Rate
$500/month
Equity
100%
Users
0
Manage Your Startup
💬 AI Business Mentor
Your personal guide to startup success
🚀 Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Track your progress and unlock achievements
✅ Idea Phase
Selected your STEM product idea
🛠️ MVP Development
Build your minimum viable product
💰 Funding Round
Secure investment for growth
📈 Scaling Up
Expand your user base and operations
🏆 Exit Strategy
Consider acquisition or IPO
🏅 Achievement Badges
Resources & Investing Options
Learn about financial resources and investment opportunities for young entrepreneurs
📚 Educational Resources
- Girls Who Code - Free coding programs and clubs for girls
- Khan Academy Finance - Free courses on personal and business finance
- MIT OpenCourseWare - Free STEM and entrepreneurship courses
- Code.org - Learn computer science fundamentals
- Investopedia - Financial education and terminology
🎯 Startup Resources
- Startup Summer Programs - For high school students interested in entrepreneurship
- Local Incubators - Check for youth-focused startup incubators in your area
- Small Business Development Centers - Government-supported business counseling
- SCORE Mentoring - Free business mentoring from experienced professionals
- Young Entrepreneur Council - Networking and resources for young founders
💡 Funding Opportunities
- Scholarships for STEM - Many organizations offer STEM-specific scholarships
- Youth Business Competitions - Pitch your idea for prize money
- Crowdfunding Platforms - Kickstarter, Indiegogo for early-stage funding
- Grants for Social Impact - Organizations that fund socially-conscious startups
- University Programs - Many colleges have funding for student startups
📊 Types of Investments
🌱 Seed Funding
Early-stage investment for brand new startups. Typically comes from friends, family, or angel investors.
Potential Return: 5-10x
🚀 Venture Capital
Professional investment firms that fund high-growth startups in exchange for equity.
Potential Return: 10-30x
🤝 Angel Investors
Wealthy individuals who invest in startups, often providing mentorship along with capital.
Potential Return: 8-15x
🏢 Corporate Investment
Large companies investing in startups that complement their business or technology.
Potential Return: 5-12x
💡 Investment Tips for Young Founders
- Focus on building value before seeking investment
- Only raise what you need - too much money can be as challenging as too little
- Choose investors who offer mentorship, not just money
- Understand that equity is ownership - giving up 20% means you keep 80%
- Prepare a clear pitch deck showing your market, team, and financial projections