Women & technology

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Women's Business Ownership Assistance program (CFDA 59.043) to Women And Technology (doing business as Ndwbc and Center For Technology & Business), a non-profit organization located in Bismarck and Fargo, North Dakota. The grant funding will enable Women And Technology to deliver comprehensive entrepreneurship training, business counseling, and technical assistance services focused on integrating women into technology fields and helping female business owners overcome discriminatory barriers in accessing capital, markets, and other resources needed for business growth and success. Key services provided through this 1-year grant award, which began on Sep 30, 2023, include targeted training programs, individualized business consulting, and general assistance to help women-owned small businesses throughout North Dakota start and expand their operations.