Building a more
Inclusive, Equitable, Diversetech ecosystem
Why?
Because the future of innovation depends on all of us.
57% of all college degrees are awarded to women...
...but only 2% are in computer science and tech disciplines.
“Our first line of defense against AI-related issues of bias, fairness, and ethics is the diversity of the people who are in the room and at the table where the design, development, deployment and policy decisions are being made.”
How?
We deliver innovative programs that break down barriers so women and non-binary students can break through in tech education and tech careers.
“All these doors opened up for me, and it was kind of a domino effect...”
Source: Pew Research
News and Insights
Alisha Bose: Leading with Purpose and Making AI More Accessible
Break Through Tech’s AI Program has helped a fellow discover her voice as a leader, and her purpose in building a more inclusive future for AI.
Breaking the Freeze: How AI Fellows Are Tackling Parkinson’s Most Puzzling Symptom
Break Through Tech fellows worked with the Michael J Fox Foundation to leverage machine learning to detect and quantify FOG episodes based on data collected from a 3D wearable sensor.
Seeing in 3D: Inside a Challenge Project with Latitude AI
With Latitude AI, Break Through Tech Fellows explore how cutting-edge computer vision powers the next generation of self-driving cars—and how artificial intelligence can improve how vehicles perceive their environment.
Explore a Location
Chicago
Chicago has a diverse and growing talent pool and a robust tech ecosystem.
Partnered with The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
New York City
New York City is home to more than a half million college students and America’s largest metro economy.
Partnered with City University of New York (CUNY), Cornell Tech