Girls and women between the ages of 13 and 25 submit apps that solve problems through technological innovations.
[1][3] It expanded to become Miss Geek Africa in 2017 and began accepting applications from 16 additional African countries.
[4] The contest was created to inspire girls in Africa to solve challenges in the continent using technology and to encourage them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
[3][5][6] Girls and women between the ages of 13 and 25 submit technological innovations in the form of apps to the competition.
[8] The winner also receives financial backing to help her realize her innovation.