Lumination

What Lumination does

Lumination, operating as Technology for Education Solutions Pty Ltd, is an Adelaide-headquartered private company founded around 2018 that develops immersive learning environments combining virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) for the Australian education and enterprise markets. Its core offering is the Lumination Learning Lab, a turnkey smart classroom that pairs proprietary LeadMe automation software with VR/AR hardware, projectors, safety equipment, and a curriculum-linked content library. Complementary products include the Immersive Skills Lab for industry simulation training, the relocatable Immersive Pod, custom XR Simulation development services, and the Work Window career-exploration application.

The company monetises primarily through one-time hardware and installation revenue from Learning Lab and Pod sales, supplemented by recurring Education Support Services subscriptions, managed-service enterprise training engagements, and bespoke XR Simulation professional services. Its customer base spans 2,600+ Australian K-12 schools (with 40+ operating a full Immersive Learning Lab and 30+ labs built or underway), as well as defence (BAE Systems Australia via the Beacon Program), mining (Oz Minerals' Prominent Hill), government, and enterprise clients. Sales are direct and enterprise-led, supported by event marketing, content, and a documented 10-step implementation methodology.

Recent operating indicators include the 2024 opening of Sydney and Melbourne offices alongside the Adelaide headquarters, the launch of the Immersive Pod and a Tasmania Immersive Skills Lab rollout, frequent LeadMe software releases across 2024, and strategic partnerships with BAE Systems Australia, Catholic Education South Australia, and the South Australian Department for Education. With 51–100 employees and no disclosed external funding rounds, Lumination appears to be a founder-led growth-stage company executing a vertical and geographic expansion strategy from a base in Australian K-12 education into defence, mining, and enterprise training.

Name

Lumination

Legal name

Technology for Education Solutions Pty Ltd

Website

https://lumination.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lumination (Technology for Education Solutions Pty Ltd) is an Adelaide-based private company that builds VR/AR Immersive Learning Labs and LeadMe classroom software for Australian K-12 schools, and Immersive Skills Labs plus custom XR simulations for defence, mining, and enterprise training customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immersive Learning Technology

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Immersive Collaboration Classrooms (Multiuser VR, Social Learning Spaces) (EDAFAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Twins & Scenario-Based Systems Training (Equipment/Process Simulators) (EDAFAJAJ), Simulation-Based Learning & Virtual Labs (EDAGAEAG), Virtual Labs, Remote Labs & Hands-On Practice Tools (EDAFABAH)

Keywords

• Immersive learning technology
• Extended reality education
• VR classroom solutions
• XR simulation training
• Augmented reality training

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Learning Lab Hardware and Installation: Sale of Immersive Learning Lab including VR/AR hardware, projectors, computers, safety equipment, and complete fitout. Managed installation from scoping to handover.
2. Immersive Pod Sales: Sale of relocatable immersive learning units including VR headset, LCD screen, software, and full library of experiences.
3. Education Support Services: Ongoing education support, training, and professional development for educators using Lumination Learning Labs. Includes onboarding, curriculum planning, and ongoing check-ins.
4. Industry Training Solutions: Immersive Skills Lab solutions for defence, government, and enterprise sectors for staff training, reskilling, and upskilling.
5. Custom XR Simulation Development: Bespoke XR simulation development services creating hyper-realistic virtual training environments for specific industry needs.
6. Lumination Education Centre Access: Access to learning resources, lesson plans, and professional development materials through the Education Centre platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lumination designs, sells, and installs Immersive Learning Labs — automated smart classrooms combining VR, AR, and AI hardware with proprietary LeadMe software for K-12 schools. For enterprise and government, it sells Immersive Skills Labs (full-stack VR/AR simulation training environments) and develops custom XR simulations. The offering integrates hardware (headsets, projectors, computers, safety rings), software (LeadMe), curriculum-aligned content, and ongoing education support services.

Product overview

Lumination offers a portfolio of immersive learning solutions centered around its Lumination Learning Lab platform, available in Education and Industry variants. The Education Learning Lab uses VR/AR technology for curriculum-aligned experiential learning, while the Industry Learning Lab (Immersive Skills Lab) provides simulation training for enterprise and defence. Supporting products include LeadMe classroom automation software, the relocatable Immersive Pod, and custom XR Simulation development services. Education Programs include the Beacon Program (with BAE Systems), STEM XR Challenge, and Future Thinkers Challenge. The Work Window application provides career exploration functionality. Together these products form an end-to-end immersive learning ecosystem spanning hardware, software, content, and educational support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeadMe: Classroom automation software that allows educators to control the Immersive Learning Lab at the touch of a button, accessing experiences directly linked to curriculum.
• Lumination Learning Lab
• Immersive Skills Lab
• Immersive Pod
• Work Window
• Beacon Program

Products and services

• Lumination Learning Lab (Education) Automated, multi-purpose smart classroom for K-12 schools using virtual and augmented reality for experiential learning across all subjects directly linked to the Australian curriculum. Includes immersive technology hardware, LeadMe classroom automation software, learning stations with projectors, safety rings, blackout blinds, and high-powered computers. Designed for schools seeking to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Lumination Learning Lab (Industry) / Immersive Skills Lab Full-stack simulation training solution for businesses to onboard, reskill, and upskill staff in virtual environments. Elevates training, increases safety and engagement while reducing costs for enterprise, defence, and government sectors. Designed for defence, mining, manufacturing, and government clients needing risk-free workforce training.
• LeadMe Software

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students prefer learning in a Lab compared to a traditional classroom
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BAE Systems AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to deliver the Beacon program, a pioneering STEM outreach initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of talent. BAE Systems and Lumination collaborate to bring immersive technology into schools to address declining STEM engagement and secure future workforce pipelines.
• Catholic Education South Australia (CESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative (XR Challenge) where CESA and Lumination partner to provide secondary schools opportunities for real-world problem-solving and professional development using immersive technology. Students engage with UN Sustainable Development Goals through XR creation.
• Department for Education, South AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to communicate the department's strategic plan for building a world-class education system through an interactive Augmented Reality experience.
• Oz MineralscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOz Minerals partnered with Lumination to create the Prominent Hill Mining Experience - a VR simulation for use in Lumination VR Labs. Year 12 students at Adelaide Botanic High School use the VR Lab to explore mining operations.
• Grange Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for case study on student engagement. 78 Year 6 students participated in Geography unit using Lumination Learning Lab with 155% increase in engagement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mursion: Simulation-based training provider using virtual humans for soft-skills and workplace scenarios. Comparable to Lumination's industry training value proposition, especially for VR/simulation-driven workforce development.
• Avantis Systems: Provider of VR headsets, content, and management platforms for schools, with strong UK and international presence. A direct competitor in K-12 immersive learning, comparable on product breadth (hardware + content + classroom management).
• Interplay Learning: VR-based training for skilled trades and facilities maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.). Comparable to Lumination's industry/defence training offering in using VR simulation to upskill workforce safely and efficiently.
• zSpace: Provides AR/VR-based experiential learning for K-12 and workforce, combining hardware and curriculum-aligned content. Closely comparable to Lumination's curriculum-linked, outcomes-driven value proposition for education buyers.
• Talespin: Enterprise XR platform for workforce training and skills development, including soft-skills simulations and immersive scenarios. Directly comparable to Lumination's Immersive Skills Lab product for industry and enterprise.
• Merge EDU: Sells AR-enabled educational tools (Merge Cube, Merge Edu apps) for K-12 STEM learning. Comparable as an XR-for-education peer, though focused more on handheld AR experiences than full immersive classroom labs.
• STRIVR: Enterprise VR training platform focused on retail, sports, and workforce performance. Comparable to Lumination's Immersive Skills Lab in deploying immersive training at enterprise scale.
• ClassVR: UK-based provider of VR/AR smart classroom solutions and headsets for K-12 schools. Closely comparable to Lumination's Learning Lab offering, though it competes primarily via hardware/content bundles rather than fully integrated smart-classroom installations.

Regional players

• Metaverse Learning: UK-based provider of VR/AR immersive learning experiences and content for schools and colleges. Comparable product offering to Lumination's Learning Lab, but operates in a different geography (UK).

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft (HoloLens / Mesh): Through HoloLens and Mesh, Microsoft provides XR hardware and collaboration platforms that intersect with both education and enterprise training. A broad incumbent whose moves could disrupt specialized XR-for-education vendors like Lumination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxALmyYkVRQ5zhx-dwl5-BA
• Facebookfacebook.com/LuminationTechnology
• LinkedInau.linkedin.com/company/lumination-tech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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