Novatech Robo

What Novatech Robo does

Novatech Robo Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-headquartered, India-focused robotics education company founded in 2010 by CEO Imtiaz Ahmed Khan. It designs, manufactures, and delivers a K-12-through-engineering-college robotics curriculum built around a proprietary stack: the NOVABOT hardware kit (an ATMEGA328P-based versatile building system), the NOVASOFT icon-based, drag-and-drop programming environment, the NOVABOARD 3.0 professional development board, and complementary DIY kits (DTMF, Follow Me, Gesture, Line Following, Light Following robots). Training programs span electronics, multi-level robotics, drone technology, 3D printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi/Python, machine learning, and image processing, with flexible morning/evening batches and certification.

The company monetizes through four streams: (i) fee-based training programs delivered on-campus at schools and colleges (professional services), (ii) sale of proprietary robot kits and development boards (hardware), (iii) franchise fees from partners who operate under the Novatech brand across India (licensing/royalty-style), and (iv) competition registration revenue from Robofest India and MRC Olympiad (transaction fees). Distribution combines direct on-campus workshops, an online registration portal for AI/Arduino/Drones/Python/Raspberry Pi courses, and a pan-India franchise network, with regional offices in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Calicut, and Trivandrum.

Novatech holds exclusive rights to Lawrence Technological University's Robofest program across India and the Middle East, an asset that anchors both its competition business and its brand positioning. The company claims to have trained over 100,000 middle and high school students, 5,000+ in summer/vocational camps, 2,000+ engineering students, and 100+ professors, with 250+ students participating in international competitions in the USA and Russia. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding or revenue figures.

Name

Novatech Robo

Legal name

Novatech Robo Pvt Ltd

Website

https://novatechrobo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Novatech Robo is a Bengaluru-headquartered robotics education company that designs proprietary NOVABOT kits, NOVASOFT programming tools, and NOVABOARD development boards, and delivers K-12 and engineering-college robotics training, franchise programs, and Robofest competitions across India (with exclusive Middle East rights).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Robotics Education and Training

NAICS

Computer Training (61142)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics Learning Platforms (EDAFANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), AI & Machine Learning for Robotics Programs (EDAMADAK), Competition Robotics Teams & Coaching (FLL/FTC/FRC, VEX) (EDAMADAE), Educational & Hobby Robotics Kits (Consumer) (CRACARAG)

Keywords

• Robotics education
• STEM training programs
• Educational robotics kits
• Drone training courses
• Robotics competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Robotics Training Programs: Revenue from conducting robotics workshops and training programs for school students (class 2 onwards), college students, and engineering students. Programs include electronics, robotics, drone training, 3D printing, machine learning, image processing, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi courses.
2. Robot Kit Products: Sale of proprietary robot kits including NOVABOT versatile kit, DTMF robots, Follow Me robots, Gesture robots, Line Following robots, and Light Following robots along with NOVA-BOARD development boards.
3. Franchise Fees: Revenue from appointing franchise partners throughout India who pay to use the Novatech Robo brand, curriculum, and support to offer robotics education in their cities.
4. Competition Registration: Revenue from Robofest and MRC Olympiad competition registrations including Bottle Sumo, VCC, Robo Med, Exhibition, Robo Arts, and other competition categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Novatech Robo designs and sells proprietary robotics education kits (NOVABOT versatile kit with NOVASOFT icon-based programming, NOVABOARD 3.0 development board, and DIY robot kits including DTMF, Follow Me, Gesture, Line Following, and Light Following robots) and delivers hands-on training programs in electronics, robotics, drone technology, 3D printing, machine learning, image processing, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi for school and engineering students. The company also operates the Robofest international robotics competition program in India and the Middle East under exclusive partnership with Lawrence Technological University, Michigan.

Product overview

Novatech Robo is a robotics education company founded in 2010 that offers a portfolio of robotics products and educational services. The core product line consists of the NOVABOT Versatile Robotic Kit (programmed via proprietary NovaSoft icon-based interface) and the NOVABOARD Professional Development Board (ATMEGA328P-based). The company provides complementary robot kits including DTMF Robot, Follow Me Robot, Gesture Robot, Line Following Robot, and Light Following Robot. Educational offerings span training courses in Electronics, Robotics, Drone Technology, 3D Printing, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi using Python. The company also organizes Robofest, an international robotics competition in partnership with Lawrence Technological University, and operates a franchise network across India. R&D efforts have produced Novabot V2 with V3 in development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NOVABOT: Versatile Robotic Kit with graphical programming environment NovaSoft for school students
• NOVABOARD
• NOVASOFT
• Robofest India
• MRC Olympiad India

Products and services

• NOVABOT Versatile Robotic Kit A versatile robotic kit for school students featuring icon-based programming through the NovaSoft drag-and-drop environment with step-by-step 3D building instructions. Enables creation and programming of robots that can walk, talk, think, and be commanded to perform various functions.
• NOVABOARD Professional Development Board A Professional Development Board (PDB) with ATMEGA328P controller, integrated voltage regulator, motor driver, and peripherals designed for engineering students and professionals to develop robotics and engineering projects.
• DTMF Robot Kit A DIY kit for students to build mobile-controlled robots using DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) signals, overcoming the limitations of RF circuits by using mobile phone control for extended range and frequency flexibility.
• Follow Me Robot Kit A DIY kit for building robots that follow a person, vehicle, or object using ultrasonic sensors for detection. Applications include trolley following in malls and airports, book-carriers for students, and assistance for handicapped or elderly users.
• Gesture Robot Kit A DIY kit for building gesture-controlled robots using accelerometer sensors. Users wear a transmitting device on their hand that transmits commands based on hand movements to control the robot.
• Line Following Robot Kit A machine that follows a black line on white surface (or vice versa) using light sensors. Designed as an introductory robot for beginners, teaching feedback mechanisms and basic robotics principles.
• Light Following Robot Kit A DIY kit for building robots that detect and follow light sources using light sensors in dark backgrounds. The robot detects light and navigates toward it.
• Electronics Training Program Foundation electronics course covering components, integrated circuits, sensors, communication, simple and IC-based circuits, and projects without microcontrollers. Includes building functioning circuits like light flashers, sound effects, and servo motor controllers.
• Robotics Training Program Multi-level robotics training covering Castor Bot, Mini Golf, Mini Rover, Line Follower, Baseball Batter, Edge Avoider, Spin Art, Bumper Car, Ball Kicker, Rattle Snake, 3-Speed Transmission, and various remote-controlled robots.
• Drone Training Program Comprehensive drone/quadcopter training covering frame building, motor mounting, ESC calibration, RC control, APM control board programming, mission planner, and live flight testing.
• 3D Printing Training Program Training on 3D printing from basics to advanced techniques, including CAD software design, Tinkercad 3D software, materials (PLA, ABS), and hands-on training with Tronxy and Zonestar printers.
• Machine Learning Training Program Machine learning training covering Python basics, linear regression, feature extraction, regression training/testing, forecasting, and practical applications.
• Image Processing Training Program Image processing training covering OpenCV Python including image/video operations, drawing, thresholding, color filtering, edge detection, and face/eye detection using Haar Cascade.
• Arduino Training Program Two-level Arduino training covering hardware overview, IDE usage, programming, interfacing with LEDs, sensors, motors, LCD displays, Bluetooth modules, Zigbee, gesture control, and SIM808/SIM900 modules.
• Raspberry Pi using Python Training Program Training on Raspberry Pi mini computer covering Python programming, GPIO interfacing with LED, LDR, IR sensor, servo motor, ultrasonic sensor, and seven-segment display.
• Robofest Competition International robotics competition program operated in India and the Middle East through exclusive partnership with Lawrence Technological University. Includes Bottle Sumo, VCC (Vision Centric Challenge), RoboMed, Exhibition, RoboArts, and Unknown Mission Challenge categories for students from grade 4 through college.
• NovaSoft Programming Interface Icon-based graphical programming environment for programming NOVABOT robots. Features interactive drag-and-drop block construction to encapsulate complexity and supports parallel sense/respond loops and virtual instruments for sensors and components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained over 100,000 middle and high school students across India in robotics education programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lawrence Technological University (Robofest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Exclusive partnership with Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA providing Novatech Robo access to the Robofest international robotics competition program for India and Middle East. CEO Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Director of Robofest India. Lawrence Tech recognized Khan's contribution to robotics education promotion in India.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wonder Workshop: Wonder Workshop (Dash, Dot, Cue) targets K-12 with icon-based programming robots, classroom curriculum, and competition events — closely comparable to Novatech's K-12 NOVABOT/NOVASOFT stack and Robofest competition delivery.
• Makeblock: Makeblock makes STEAM education robot kits (mBot, Codey Rocky) with a block-based programming environment and competition programs, directly comparable to Novatech's NOVABOT kit, NOVASOFT drag-and-drop interface, and Robofest competition offering.
• VEX Robotics: VEX Robotics runs the VEX IQ and VRC competition ecosystems with classroom robotics kits; comparable to Novatech's competition-and-kit stack (Robofest India + NOVABOT kits) for K-12 and engineering audiences.
• Ozobot: Ozobot makes small programmable educational robots used in K-12 classrooms with both screen-free and block-based coding; comparable to Novatech's K-12 focus and icon-based NOVASOFT programming approach.
• Sphero: Sphero offers programmable educational robots (SPRK+, BOLT, indi) for K-12 STEM with curriculum and competitions, directly comparable to Novatech's programmable NOVABOT platform and school-targeted delivery.
• STEMROBOTICS (STEM Learning Pvt Ltd): STEM Learning operates robotics labs and curriculum across Indian schools — directly comparable to Novatech's school-based robotics training programs and franchise-style delivery model targeting the same school procurement market.
• Avishkaar: Avishkaar is an India-based STEM education company offering robotics kits, competitions, and school programs directly comparable to Novatech's NOVABOT kits, school workshops, and competition model in the same Indian K-12 market.
• Robotix Learning Solutions: Robotix is an Indian educational robotics company offering robot kits, school programs, and teacher training — a direct Indian-market peer competing for the same school robotics programs and franchise/partner relationships.

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: LEGO Education is the global incumbent in K-12 hands-on STEM/robotics learning with WeDo, SPIKE, and Mindstorms kits and a strong teacher training network; comparable to Novatech as a K-12 robotics learning platform competitor, but with deeper R&D and global reach.

Others

• EdTech Innovate (DFRobot): DFRobot supplies Arduino-compatible educational hardware, sensors, and learning kits used widely by Indian STEM/robotics educators; comparable to Novatech's NOVABOARD and Arduino training offering as a hardware ecosystem supplier in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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