What Creya Learning does

Creya Learning & Research Pvt. Ltd. is a Hyderabad-based, privately held experiential STEM and Design Thinking education company founded in 2011 by three former Knowledge Universe Education Digital (KUED) executives — Hari K Verma, Praveen B Vudoagiri, and Datla V Reddy. The company operates a dual-channel model: an in-school channel (XEL 5.0: AI + STEM Lab & Maker Space) embedded within 1,000+ partner schools across India, UAE, and Kuwait, and a beyond-school channel (MeerKats & Mean Machines summer camps, Makers Day Out, i3 Program for high-schoolers, Maker-in-Teacher professional development, College Innovators 101, and corporate workshops) delivered through Creya-operated and partner venues including T-Works, India's largest prototyping center in Hyderabad.

The core technology stack is a structured Design Thinking curriculum framework integrated with STEM and maker-based pedagogy, delivered through 1,500 hours of proprietary program content and a portfolio of sub-brands spanning robotics, AI, IoT, 3D printing, coding, and app development. Programs run on standard maker hardware (microcontrollers, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC) and consumer AI tools rather than proprietary AI models. National flagship events — the IIT Madras Junior Make-a-thon (JMT) and Bharat Buildathon — serve as both brand-building and demand-generation platforms, reaching 50,000+ students annually across six cities.

Creya generates revenue primarily through professional services fees from school partnerships (in-school STEM Lab installations), fee-based enrollment for beyond-school programs (summer camps, workshops, i3 immersion), educator professional development workshops, and a smaller corporate workshop stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per partnership. The company is founder-owned with no institutional investors identified, operates with 11-50 employees, and reports cumulative impact metrics of 500,000+ K-12 students inspired and 10 million make-hours delivered over 15 years.

Name

Creya Learning

Legal name

Creya Learning & Research Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://creyalearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creya Learning is a Hyderabad-based experiential STEM and Design Thinking education company, founded in 2011, that delivers in-school STEM Labs and beyond-school maker programs to K-12 students across 1,000+ partner schools in India, UAE, and Kuwait.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM and Maker Education Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Training & Curriculum Providers (Robotics/Maker Education) (EDAMADAM), Engineering Design & Project-Based Learning Programs (EDAMADAB), Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), STEM & Coding Learning Centers (Robotics, Programming, Engineering) (EDANAHAF)

Keywords

• STEM education services
• Maker learning programs
• K-12 innovation education
• Design thinking training
• Robotics and AI camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-School Program Delivery: Creya partners with schools to set up and operate STEM Labs and Maker Spaces within school campuses. Programs are delivered during school hours as part of the curriculum or co-curricular activities. Revenue derived from program fees negotiated with individual schools based on scope and scale.
2. Beyond-School Programs: Summer camps, weekend workshops, and innovation programs (i3, Robot Rookies, AI Powered Robotics) offered at Creya centers or partner venues like T-Works. Fee-based enrollment for students aged 5-18, typically sold as multi-day or week-long intensive programs.
3. Maker-in-Teacher Professional Development: Professional development workshops for educators aligned with NEP 2023 and CBSE teacher development themes. Joint certification with partners. Targets school leadership and teachers to build institutional capacity for maker education.
4. Corporate Maker Workshops: Corporate team-building workshops and masterclasses focused on innovation mindset through design and physical AI. Short-duration high-impact programs targeting working professionals and corporate teams.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Creya Learning delivers experiential STEM and Design Thinking education programs through two channels: in-school STEM Labs and Maker Spaces (XEL 5.0) embedded in partner schools, and beyond-school programs including summer camps, innovation sprints, and maker workshops. The company also runs teacher professional development, corporate team-building masterclasses, and national K-12 makeathons in partnership with IIT Madras and T-Works Hyderabad, serving students aged 5-18 across India, UAE, and Kuwait.

Product overview

Creya Learning is an experiential STEM Learning & Design Thinking platform established in 2011, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and maker experiences. The company operates across two primary delivery channels: In-School programs (XEL 5.0 STEM Labs & Maker Space) and Beyond-School programs. The Beyond-School division encompasses summer camps branded as MeerKats & Mean Machines (ages 5-18), maker workshops including Makers Day Out, College Innovators 101, and Corporate Change Maker programs, as well as professional development through Maker-in-Teacher workshops. The company runs flagship innovation programs including The i3 Program for high-schoolers and organizes national makeathons (Junior Make-a-thon with IIT Madras and Bharat Buildathon with T-Works). Core technology focus areas include robotics, AI, IoT, 3D printing, coding, and app development, delivered through maker-based pedagogy and design thinking frameworks. Operations span India, UAE, and Kuwait with partner schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MeerKats & Mean Machines: Beyond-school summer camp program offering robotics, AI, 3D printing, and maker experiences for children ages 5-18.
• i3 Program
• Maker-in-Teacher (MiT)
• Makers Day Out
• College Innovators 101
• Be a Change Maker
• Junior Make-a-thon (JMT)
• Bharat Buildathon
• XEL 5.0

Products and services

• XEL 5.0: AI + STEM Lab & Maker Space In-school program featuring AI-integrated STEM Lab and Maker Space environments. Combines design, AI, prototyping, robotics, IoT, coding, 3D printing, and drone technologies to foster innovation skills in K-12 students at partner schools.
• MeerKats & Mean Machines (Summer Camps) Beyond-school summer camp program offering hands-on maker experiences including robotics, coding, 3D printing, and AI. Targeted at ages 5-18 years with age-appropriate curriculum and themed maker programs.
• The i3 Program (Innovation, Ideation, Impact) High-school changemaker program (grades 8-12, ages 13-18) featuring 7-day immersive hands-on, hearts-on training. Covers advanced robotics, AI, IoT, app development, 3D modeling, and design thinking with T-Works prototyping center partnership.
• Maker-in-Teacher (MiT) Professional development workshop for educators aligned with NEP 2023 and CBSE Teacher Professional Development themes. Covers STEM learning pedagogy, Design Thinking framework, and hands-on skills with technologies including IoT, robotics, AI, coding, and 3D printing.
• Makers Day Out Immersive day excursion program introducing school and college students to innovation and prototyping at maker spaces. Includes tours of laser-cutters, CNC machines, 3D printers, and hands-on experience with digital arts, electronics, and design.
• College Innovators 101 Program for undergraduates providing hands-on experience in innovation, design thinking, and prototyping. Covers robotics, IoT, 3D printing, AI tools, and includes entrepreneurial skills training for hackathons and startup ventures.
• Be a Change Maker (Corporate Masterclass) Corporate innovation masterclass covering prototyping basics, Design Thinking, and physical AI integration. Uses technologies including ESP32, Arduino, Micro:Bit, and AI tools for corporate team innovation training.
• AI Powered Robotics 101 Six-day in-person summer camp (grades 5-10, ages 11-16) covering robotic bootcamp, gesture-controlled rover, AI model training with images/voice/poses, design thinking, and capstone prototype development.
• Advanced AI Bot 201 Advanced six-day program (grades 5-10, ages 11-16) for students with robotics experience. Focuses on microcontroller systems, IoT & smart automation, text-based AI programming, capstone design, and prototype portfolio development.
• The Robot Rookies Introductory six-day robotics camp for young learners (grades 1-4, ages 5-10). Covers tower building, simple machines, basic robot interaction, and introductory coding concepts through playful hands-on activities.
• Junior Make-a-thon (JMT) IIT Madras Shaastra K12 Innovation Challenge - national makeathon for grades 6-12. Five-day competition focused on design and prototype-based innovation with finals at IIT Madras.
• Bharat Buildathon T-Works Hyderabad Design & Prototype Challenge for grades 8-12. Competition focused on design thinking and hands-on prototyping with finals at T-Works, Hyderabad.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ K12 students inspired across 15 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• World Design Organization (WDO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Creya participates in the World Industrial Design Day (WIDD) global conference organized by the World Design Organization. Creya is presenting a session on how maker-based learning can empower design's next generation. WIDD is an open-source program observed annually on June 29, engaging the global design community.
• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2026IIT Madras organizes the Junior Make-a-thon (JMT), India's largest K-12 innovation challenge, in partnership with Creya. The competition brings together Grade 6-12 students for a 5-day immersive event at IIT Madras campus. Creya supports student preparation and program delivery. Prize pool exceeds ₹5 lakhs with 50,000+ students impacted across 1,000+ schools.
• T-WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT-Works, India's largest prototyping center in Hyderabad, serves as the primary venue partner for Creya's i3 Program, Advanced AI Bot, AI Powered Robotics, and summer camp programs. The partnership provides students exclusive access to advanced maker tools, expert makers, and real-world prototyping infrastructure unavailable at typical educational facilities.
• Student TribeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Tribe co-signs certificates for Creya's College Innovators 101 program, providing credential validation and student network benefits for graduates.
• Partner School NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1,000+ schools across India, UAE, and Kuwait serve as distribution partners, embedding Creya's XEL 5.0 STEM Labs and Maker Spaces into their academic programs. Schools include Amrita International Vidyalaya, Bhavans Rajaji Vidyalaya, Birla Minds International School, GEMS schools, SAIL International School, and 60+ others visible on partner page. Schools handle parent enrollment and serve as local marketing touchpoints.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tinkerly: India-based K-12 STEM and coding education company that delivers experiential learning programs in partner schools and through online platforms. Closely comparable to Creya in target customer (Indian schools and students), pedagogy (hands-on STEM/coding), and go-to-market (school partnerships + summer camps).
• STEMROBO: Indian K-12 STEM, AI, and robotics education company offering in-school labs, teacher training, and competitions. Directly comparable to Creya on product mix (STEM labs, AI/robotics curriculum, teacher PD) and customer base (Indian K-12 schools and students).
• Avishkaar: Indian maker-education and robotics company providing STEM kits, in-school programs, and competitions for K-12. Comparable to Creya through its focus on maker pedagogy, school partnership model, and design-thinking-influenced curriculum for Indian students.

Broad incumbents

• WhiteHat Jr: India-focused coding and STEM education platform (now part of BYJU'S) serving K-12 students with live online classes. Comparable as a competitor for parent STEM spend in India, but differs in delivery (online-first vs. Creya's maker-space/physical emphasis).
• LEGO Education: Global education arm of LEGO offering STEM, robotics, and maker solutions for K-12 schools and educators. Comparable in pedagogy and end-customer (K-12 schools, students, teachers) but operates at global scale and as a brand-portfolio incumbent rather than a regional specialist.
• Makeblock: Global STEM/maker-education hardware and curriculum provider (mBot, Codey Rocky, etc.) serving K-12 schools and makerspaces worldwide. Comparable as a provider of maker tools + curriculum for K-12 STEM labs; competes for school budget allocations similar to Creya's XEL 5.0.
• BYJU'S: India's largest edtech company offering K-12 tutoring, test prep, and STEM/coding programs. Comparable as a competitor for parent and school STEM spending in India, though Creya's niche hands-on maker model differs from BYJU'S predominantly digital-delivery approach.
• Vedantu: Indian live-online tutoring and test-prep platform serving K-12 students. Comparable as an Indian K-12 STEM/coding competitor for parent spend, with overlapping student demographic but a digital-only delivery model versus Creya's hands-on labs.

Regional players

• Cuemath: India-focused K-12 math and coding learning platform operating through a franchise-like network of learning centers. Comparable in targeting Indian K-12 STEM supplemental spend via a center/teacher network, though Cuemath is math-centric while Creya is broader maker/STEM.

Emerging players

• Navonmesh Prasar: Indian maker-education and STEM outreach organization running programs, workshops, and competitions for school students. Comparable as a fellow India-based K-12 maker-education player targeting similar government- and school-aligned STEM initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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