Ask Nina AI provides an AI‑powered virtual mentor, Nina, that answers STEM questions, offers career guidance, and suggests personalized learning resources for girls and young women aged 13+.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Girls and young women often lose interest in STEM fields due to a lack of relatable role models, targeted guidance, and supportive communities, leading to a persistent “leaky pipeline” where female participation drops at each educational and career stage.
Solution
Ask Nina AI offers an AI‑driven virtual mentor named Nina that provides personalized information about STEM careers, answers subject‑specific questions, and suggests learning opportunities. The platform shares success stories of real women in STEM to keep users inspired and connects them with peers, mentors, and professionals to build a supportive network. Interactions occur through a conversational interface accessible via web or app, allowing users to explore topics from robotics to aerospace at their own pace. By tailoring content and community features to the interests and communication styles of girls, the service aims to increase confidence, sustain engagement, and encourage continued study and work in STEM disciplines.
Target Audience
Primary users are teenage girls (13+) and young women seeking guidance, inspiration, and community support in STEM education and career planning.
Features
- Conversational AI mentor that delivers real‑time answers, career advice, and project ideas across a wide range of STEM subjects
- Curated library of profiles and stories highlighting achievements of women engineers, scientists, and technologists
- Community matching that links users with like‑minded peers, mentors, and STEM professionals for collaborative learning and networking
- Personalized learning pathways that suggest resources, courses, and extracurricular opportunities based on user interests and skill level
- Multilingual, web‑based interface optimized for users aged 13 and older, with secure data handling and age‑verification mechanisms