Closing the AI Gender Gap: Microsoft and Founderz Introduce AI Skills 4 Women

Microsoft and Founderz are launching AI Skills 4 Women , an initiative designed to provide free AI training to women across EMEA, including Ukraine. 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in AI 

At Microsoft, we believe AI should be developed by diverse teams to better serve society as a whole. Through AI Skills 4 Women, we aim to provide thousands of women in Ukraine with the skills they need to take part in the AI revolution and drive innovation in the field.

– Leonid Polupan, Microsoft Country Manager for the Balitics and Ukraine