MINTfluencers – raising scientific voices on social media

Join the MINTfluencers Program: Become a scientific content creator

Are you ready to break stereotypes, and share your passion for science and technology? The MINTfluencers Program, carried by Galactic Studios in collaboration with Women in Tech Switzerland and the Little Prince Swiss Foundation, is here to help young women in Switzerland become influential voices in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The first session in 2025 was a great success, and the second session will start in a few weeks!

What is the MINTfluencers Program?

The MINTfluencers Program is a unique 3-month initiative designed to empower young women in STEM to become content creators and role models. Through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on content creation, participants will gain the tools and confidence to inspire others and make their voices heard.

The program includes:

• Online sessions every Wednesday evening at 6PM starting the first week of March 2026 until end of May.
• A kick-off event in Lausanne on February 25th, 2026.
• A two-day bootcamp at Galactic Studios on April 11th and 12th, 2026.

Who Can Apply?

We’re looking for:

• Young women aged 18 to 28.
• Students or recent graduates in STEM/MINT fields.
• Residents of Switzerland who speak French fluently.
• Passionate individuals ready to commit to a transformative experience.

This program is completely free, and we’ll reimburse transportation and accommodation costs for all selected participants.

What We Expect from Participants

To make the most of this experience, participants must:

• Attend at least 80% of the online sessions.
• Be present for the in-person events, including the kick-off in Lausanne and the bootcamp at EPFL.
• Be enthusiastic and ready to engage with the MINTfluencers community!

How to Apply

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Please fill in this form until the 8th of February.

2025 Throwback – these four MINTfluencers are changing the game, one post at a time:

Marie Perrin (@theraredoctor)

Chloé Roth (@instant_vivant)

Louise Serra (@talkingconcrete)

Célia Lazzaroto (@cellulairement)

A look back at the previous year:

With the support of:

• WOMEN IN TECH SWITZERLAND®: An international non-profit organization on a mission to close the gender gap in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) by helping women embrace technology.
  WIT Switzerland’s mission is to empower women in Switzerland to embrace STEM, from the classroom to the boardroom.
  Because when women rise, we all rise.
• The Little Prince Swiss Foundation: True to the spirit of the French writer and aviator who championed a society built on respect for humanity, cultural diversity, solidarity, commitment, and individual responsibility, the Little Prince Swiss Foundation carries out various initiatives in Switzerland to promote education, equality, the environment, and science.
  This institution, under the auspices of My Own Foundation, was created in 2023 by the family of The Little Prince‘s author and the Swiss friends of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
• Galactic Studios: A communication agency building a better world through science communication, education, and positive influence, linked to current societal challenges.
• HES-SO and the @ingenieuse.ch: HES-SO is Switzerland’s largest School of Applied Sciences. Its project “Ingenieuse.ch” is a national platform that encourages young women to pursue careers in engineering by providing schools and career guidance services with attractive communication tools and resources.