Meet The 22 Tech Equity Collective Grantees Advancing Black Representation In The Industry

The 2024 Tech Equity Collective (TEC) Impact Fund has announced a stride towards tech industry equity by introducing its 20 grantees.

Since its 2021 inception, Tech Equity Collective has been dedicated to accelerating Black innovation and representation in tech. 

It works alongside tech giants and community organizations to create new career opportunities for Black tech innovators.

The 2024 Tech Equity Collective Impact Fund

The chosen organizations exemplify innovation and commitment to fostering an inclusive tech ecosystem. They focus on reskilling, upskilling, and training programs for aspiring Black technical talent.

This year’s grantees, chosen for their pioneering approaches, share the common objective of dismantling barriers and enhancing representation in tech.

They receive $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, ensuring their initiatives for emerging talent flourish. 

Moreover, the grant includes monthly virtual seminars led by industry leaders and access to Tech Equity Collective’s community, offering expertise and collaborative opportunities.

Meet The Grantees

• America on Tech steers BIPOC students towards tech leadership, opening doors to careers and degrees in technology.
• Baddies in Tech empowers women of color in tech through professional development and networking.
• Black UX Labs connects companies with diverse talent, nurturing Black tech professionals’ leadership.
• Blacks United in Leading Technology International leverages events and media to build tech equity.
• BRIDGEGOOD delivers tech literacy and professional opportunities to under-resourced students and job seekers of color.
• Brooklyn Public Library – LevelUP advances Black women’s careers in industries like cybersecurity.
• Byte Back champions digital equity through advocacy, literacy, and tech certification.
• The C-Better Foundation bridges underserved communities to economic opportunities via technology.
• Code Super Powers pairs Black talent with top employers through innovative education.
• Colorwave reduces social capital gaps in the innovation economy, connecting professionals to career opportunities.
• /dev/color is the global career accelerator for Black software engineers, technologists, and executives.
• GovTech Academy empowers and trains the next generation of GovTech IT leaders.
• Hack.Diversity transforms the economy by breaking down barriers for Black and Latinx professionals in tech.
• Next Shift Learning, Inc. is a workforce design studio that develops inclusive learning content and experiences for proper people and teams.
• NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities.
• Per Scholas, it advances economic equity through rigorous training for tech careers and connects skilled talent to leading businesses.
• The Prairie View A&M University Computer Science Department has a mission to provide the highest quality instruction to its students, conduct learning-edge research in computer science and engineering, and provide leadership and service to professional communities.
• Resilient Coders provides young adults of color access to software engineering opportunities through training, placement, and support.
• WeCode KC creates a pipeline of future-ready professionals through project-based learning and innovative programs.
• WrightNow Solutions provides companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals with training and resources to achieve next-level success.

These organizations were selected for their innovative spirit and commitment to a more equitable tech industry. 

Applications for the next TEC Impact Fund cycle are now open, encouraging organizations to apply and contribute to equitable access in the tech industry.