TechPoint Youth Receives $200,000 Grant to Expand Equitable STEM Access Across Indiana
Funding will support robotics education and community engagement for underserved students statewide
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – April 21, 2026 – TechPoint Youth today announced it has received a $200,000 grant from the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) to support the expansion of equitable robotics and STEM programming across Indiana. The funding will help TechPoint Youth reach an additional 10,000 Indiana students, particularly girls, students of color, and youth in under-resourced rural and urban communities, while strengthening educator training and local STEM infrastructure.
Founded to equip and empower the next generation of STEM leaders, TechPoint Youth works to expand equitable access to high-impact robotics and technology education statewide. The funding from GTIA will strengthen those efforts by enabling the organization to deepen its reach into communities that have historically had the least access to quality STEM programming, closing gaps in opportunity and building a more inclusive pipeline of future tech leaders in Indiana.
"This investment from GTIA is a powerful affirmation of what we already know to be true, that every young person deserves the chance to discover their potential and find passion for a future career in STEM," said Jamie Inskeep, President and CEO of TechPoint Youth. "With this funding, we can go further and reach deeper into the communities that need us most. We're grateful to GTIA and its members for recognizing that expanding access to STEM isn't just beneficial for the students themselves, it's also fundamental for developing Indiana's future workforce."
TechPoint Youth is one of 45 nonprofit organizations worldwide to have received a GTIA grant as part of the association's $1.91 million in total charitable giving in 2025. GTIA's charitable investment reinforces the association's commitment to advancing access, equity, education, workforce development, and technology-driven innovation. GTIA has recently announced it is expanding its charitable giving to $5M in 2026.
Through a significantly expanded philanthropic portfolio, GTIA directed funding and resources to organizations such as TechPoint Youth who are creating measurable social impact across education, healthcare, workforce readiness, and community development.
"Philanthropy has long been central to GTIA's mission," said Kelly Ricker, chief operating officer of GTIA. "In 2025, our members helped us take decisive steps to scale our impact – investing in organizations that use technology to expand opportunities, promote equity and create lasting change. Every advancement we make in our giving programs is driven by the commitment and shared purpose of our member community. Their leadership ensures that innovation truly benefits communities worldwide."
Indiana is home to a growing technology economy, and TechPoint Youth sits at the center of building the workforce that will power it. Through its robotics initiative, STEM Mentor and Xplore programs, and community partnerships, TechPoint Youth has spent years proving that access to hands-on technology K-12 education changes trajectories. This GTIA grant will allow the organization to scale, bringing students into the fold, training more educators, and ensuring that the communities with the most to gain from STEM aren't left behind.
About TechPoint Youth TechPoint Youth is Indiana's leading nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders by expanding equitable access to high-impact robotics and technology education statewide. Through robotics competitions, educator training, and community-based programming, TechPoint Youth works to ensure that every Indiana student, regardless of background or zip code, has the opportunity to discover and pursue a future in technology. For more information, visit techpointyouth.org.
About the Global Technology Industry Association The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents hundreds of thousands of professionals from more than 2,400 ITSPs, vendors, distributors and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org.
