🌍 Week 2: UNDP & SGInnovate — Bridging the Gender Gap in Deep Tech Part of the 30-Week TechSheThink Series: Empowering Women in Deep Tech

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Last week, we explored what deep tech is — and why women belong in it. This week, we’re spotlighting two global forces working to make that vision real: UNDP and SGInnovate.

These organizations aren’t just talking about gender equity in tech — they’re building programs, funding startups, and reshaping ecosystems to make it happen.


🔬 Why Deep Tech Needs Gender Equity

Deep tech isn’t just about innovation — it’s about solving humanity’s biggest challenges.

From climate modeling to biotech, from quantum encryption to ethical AI, these technologies shape the systems we live in. And if women aren’t part of designing those systems, we risk reinforcing the same biases we’re trying to dismantle.





🌐 UNDP: Driving Inclusive Innovation

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been vocal about the need to close the gender gap in science and technology. Through initiatives like the Gender Equality Seal, STEM4ALL, and Women Innovators in Climate Tech, UNDP is:

• Funding women-led startups in emerging markets

• Supporting policy reform for inclusive innovation

• Creating platforms for women to lead in climate resilience and digital transformation

Their message is clear: gender equity isn’t a side issue — it’s central to sustainable development.


🚀 SGInnovate: Building Deep Tech with Women at the Helm

Based in Singapore, SGInnovate is a government-backed innovation hub focused on deep tech entrepreneurship. What sets them apart?

• They actively invest in women-led deep tech startups

• Host Women in Deep Tech forums to connect founders, researchers, and investors

• Partner with global organizations to scale inclusive innovation

Their work proves that when women are given access to funding, mentorship, and visibility — they don’t just participate in deep tech, they lead it.




💬 My Perspective as a Founder

As someone building ethical digital ecosystems through TechSheThink and Petal & Pixel, I see firsthand how access, visibility, and belief shape outcomes.

I’ve watched brilliant women hesitate to enter deep tech spaces because they didn’t see themselves reflected there.

But I’ve also seen what happens when they’re invited in — when they’re supported, funded, and celebrated. 

They don’t just innovate. 

They transform.

We need more of that.

We need more UNDPs. More SGInnovates. 

More platforms that say: You belong here.


📣 Call to Action

✨ Nominate a woman in deep tech you admire.

Tag her in the comments, share her story, or send us a message to feature her in an upcoming post.

Let’s build this ecosystem together — one spotlight at a time.




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