STEM Support for Young Girls from Takeda Türkiye: Second Term of “STEM is Good for Girls’ Future” Begins

The second term of the “STEM is Good for Girls’ Future” project, carried out by Takeda Türkiye in cooperation with SistersLab, is beginning. Applications for the project, which aims to help girl students aged 13-18 develop their competencies in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will be accepted between September 3-12, 2026. The new term's trainings will begin on September 14.

Takeda Türkiye continues to support young girls’ access to and participation in STEM fields as part of its efforts focused on social benefit. The “STEM is Good for Girls’ Future” project, brought to life in cooperation with SistersLab – Association for Women in Science and Technology, will bring together young girls from across Türkiye with science and technology for the second year running.

In addition to increasing girl students’ interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the project aims to help them acquire next-generation competencies in areas such as coding, artificial intelligence, web design and digital security. Alongside the trainings, topics such as personal development and entrepreneurship are also included, with the goal of supporting participants’ skills for the future.

1,050 young girls received STEM training in the first year
In the first year of the “STEM is Good for Girls’ Future” project, 1,050 young girl students from 81 provinces of Türkiye participated in trainings delivered online by SistersLab’s expert trainers.

In addition to technical trainings such as coding, web design, artificial intelligence use and mobile application development, participants also had access to content on digital security, gender equality and sustainability.

In the second term of the project, it is planned to expand the scope of the training and to support young girls’ development in STEM fields over the long term with mentorship support.

Training and mentorship support in the second term
As part of the second term, girl students aged 13-18 across Türkiye will have the opportunity to discover the world of STEM through free online trainings.

The training program, which will begin on September 14, 2026, will cover different topics such as coding, artificial intelligence, web design, digital security, entrepreneurship and personal development. Through the mentorship process that will begin after the training program, students will be supported in developing the knowledge and skills they have acquired, shaping their career goals more consciously, and continuing their development journey in STEM fields.

Applications will continue until September 12
Applications for the second term of the “STEM is Good for Girls’ Future” project can be submitted between September 3-12, 2026.

Detailed information about the application and the project can be accessed via Takeda Türkiye’s website www.takeda.com.tr.

About Takeda
Founded in Japan in 1781, Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by science and innovation, with the goal of improving patients’ quality of life.

The company aims to discover and deliver treatments that can make a difference in patients’ lives in core therapeutic areas, primarily gastroenterology and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines.

Through research programs carried out together with its business partners, Takeda focuses on improving the patient experience and bringing new possibilities to treatment options. The company conducts its operations in line with the values of “Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance.”

Operating in approximately 80 countries, Takeda aims to create a sustainable impact in healthcare, drawing on the experience of its more than two-century-long history.