iSPACE

What iSPACE does

iSPACE STEM, INC. is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based non-profit education organization founded in 2001 that delivers hands-on STEM programming to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Its core offerings are school field trips, summer day camps, and the iSPACE Educator Academy for teacher professional development, all delivered primarily on-site at a single facility at 10020 Reading Road, Cincinnati. Program modules include iMission (space mission simulation), Blast Off Rocketry, Space Stations, We Do Robotics, Evening Robotics, Girls in STEM, Girls Who Code, SEEDS, and Making Mathletes, with curricula independently certified by the University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (ESC). Instructional delivery is staffed by personnel with Education and/or STEM degrees and maintained at a 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and the curriculum relies on experiential infrastructure such as 3D makerspace equipment, rocketry launch capabilities, and LEGO Education kits.

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream and non-equity-funded. It generates operating income from per-program field trip fees paid by K-12 schools and districts, per-camper summer camp registrations from individual families (with a 2026 gift certificate priced at $355.00 USD), and professional development service fees from the Educator Academy, including iTEACH workshops and LEGO Education kit training. Supplemental revenue comes from an e-commerce shop selling event tickets (including the annual iSPACE Day) and gift certificates, plus recurring charitable donations that support specific programs such as SEEDS and Making Mathletes. The customer base is anchored by two primary segments — Cincinnati-area K-12 schools booking group field trips and families enrolling individual children in summer camps — with secondary audiences including educators, homeschool families, scout troops, and girls-in-STEM cohorts. Go-to-market is predominantly direct via the ispacestem.org website and direct outreach to schools, supplemented by community events and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.

Name

iSPACE

Legal name

iSPACE STEM, INC.

Website

https://ispacestem.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

iSPACE is a Cincinnati-based non-profit founded in 2001 that delivers hands-on STEM field trips, summer camps, and educator professional development for Pre-K through 12th-grade students at a single on-site facility, supported by donations and a regional school and family customer base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• School field trips
• Summer day camps
• Teacher professional development
• Hands-on science learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Field Trip Fees: Schools and groups book field trip experiences at the iSPACE facility. Programs are designed for grades K-12 with age-appropriate activities aligned to state standards.
2. Summer Camp Registration: Individual families register children for summer camp programs. Gift certificates are also available for purchase (e.g., $355.00 USD for 2026 Summer Camp Gift Certificate).
3. Professional Development Services: Educator Academy programs including iTEACH workshops and LEGO education kit training for teacher professional development.
4. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations to support programs, including donor-supported initiatives like SEEDS Program and Making Mathletes.
5. Merchandise Shop: iSPACE gift shop sells merchandise including event tickets (e.g., 2025 iSPACE DAY) and gift certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iSPACE is a non-profit STEM education organization that delivers hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math programming to students from Pre-K through 12th grade via on-site school field trips, seasonal summer day camps, and educator professional development. Programs are delivered at its Cincinnati, Ohio facility using trained instructors at a 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio, with curricula independently certified for efficacy by the University of Cincinnati ESC and aligned to state standards.

Product overview

iSPACE is an educational services organization offering a platform of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning programs for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. The core offerings include School Field Trips (immersive on-site STEM experiences), Summer Camps (seasonal day camps including 3D Makerspace Camp and Amusement Park Antics), and the iSPACE Educator Academy (professional development for teachers). The portfolio spans program modules including iMission (space mission simulations), Blast Off Rocketry, Space Stations, We Do Robotics, Evening Robotics, Girls in STEM, Girls Who Code, SEEDS Program, Making Mathletes, Kids Day!, Science Olympiad, First LEGO League, Teen Science Cafe, Homeschool Programs, and Scout Programs. Special events include the annual iSPACE Day. Programs are delivered at the Cincinnati, Ohio facility and are aligned to state curriculum standards with a 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Curricula efficacy is independently certified by the University of Cincinnati ESC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Field Trips Immersive, hands-on STEM field trip experiences delivered on-site at the iSPACE Cincinnati facility for K-12 student groups, with programs aligned to state curriculum standards.
• Summer Camps Seasonal day camps for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering STEM-focused experiences such as robotics, rocketry, 3D design, and amusement park engineering to build technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• iSPACE Educator Academy Professional development program for K-12 educators offering iTEACH workshops, LEGO Education kit training, and annual seminars designed to enhance STEM instruction in the classroom.
• Evening Robotics After-school hands-on robotics program offered outside regular school hours for K-12 students.
• Homeschool Programs Curriculum-aligned STEM programs designed for homeschooled K-12 students and their families.
• Scout Programs STEM programming for youth scouting organizations that integrates STEM activities with scout badge requirements.
• Girls in STEM Specialized STEM programming designed to engage and inspire young women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Girls Who Code Coding-focused initiative teaching programming skills to girls to address the gender gap in technology.
• SEEDS Program Donor-supported program providing STEM education access to students, focused on early exposure and enrichment.
• Making Mathletes Family discovery event combining AI education with math engagement activities for hands-on learning experiences.
• Science Olympiad Competitive science event supporting students in multiple STEM disciplines through team-based challenges.
• First LEGO League Robotics competition program where teams design, build, and program autonomous robots using LEGO technology.
• Teen Science Cafe Informal learning events connecting teenagers with STEM professionals and researchers for discussions and inspiration.
• Kids Day! Special event day offering STEM activities and programming for children of broader age ranges.
• 3D Makerspace Camp Summer camp focusing on 3D design and making technologies, teaching students prototyping and spatial design skills.
• Amusement Park Antics Summer camp exploring STEM principles through the lens of amusement park engineering and physics.
• iSPACE Day Annual flagship community event showcasing iSPACE's STEM programming and engagement activities.
• iSPACE Summer Camp Gift Certificate Gift certificate redeemable for iSPACE summer camp enrollment, priced at $355.00 USD for 2026 camps.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15:1 student-to-instructor ratio ensures significant hands-on learning for each student
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of Cincinnati ESCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Cincinnati ESC (College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services) independently certifies the efficacy of iSPACE's program curricula. This third-party academic validation provides credibility for the organization's educational programs and demonstrates measurable outcomes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iSPACEcincy
• Facebookfacebook.com/iSPACEcincy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ispace-cincinnati

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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