Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity

What Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity does

Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity (KOSAC, 한국과학창의재단) is a non-profit foundation established in 1980 under the policy direction of the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Ministry of Education, headquartered in Seoul. Its mandate is to cultivate scientific literacy and creative talent across South Korea by operating national programs in science culture, STEM talent development, K-12 STEAM education, digital literacy, and in-service teacher training. KOSAC's customer base is the entire Korean public K-12 system: every elementary, middle, and high school, the teachers within them, and the students they serve, accessed through all 17 provincial and metropolitan offices of education.

The foundation operates an integrated portfolio of more than 20 digital platforms, including a Learning Management System for teacher professional development, the STEAM Convergence Education Platform aligned to the 2022 national curriculum, the Intelligent Science Lab ON platform with a public REST/JSON OpenAPI for sensor integration, the AskMath platform with AI-assisted math exploration and the Math Clinic diagnostic system, the AlgeoMath 2D/3D interactive math tools, the Life Science Classroom (sciclass) delivered through 31 university partner centers, the SAI (School AI) platform for AI-in-school education, the official Textbook Review/Certification System for mathematics and science, and the Project Management System for grant administration. Identity is unified through a single member login portal supporting Kakao and Naver social SSO. On-site delivery is channeled through a School Outreach Consulting program run by five regional operating agencies.

KOSAC's business model is government funding. It is primarily financed through annual national budget appropriations and competitive grants from its supervising ministries, and the vast majority of its programs and platforms are provided free of charge to schools, teachers, and students. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve digital access for end users combined with channel-partner delivery through the 17 provincial offices of education and contracted regional operating agencies. The foundation's competitive position rests on its statutory role in textbook certification, its nationwide distribution through the public education system, and a five-decade content and curriculum library that supports national policy implementation.

Name

Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity

Legal name

한국과학창의재단

Website

https://kofac.re.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KOSAC is a Korean government-affiliated non-profit foundation operating national programs and 20+ digital platforms for K-12 STEAM education, science talent development, teacher training, and textbook certification across all public schools in South Korea.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Science and STEAM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Curriculum, Lesson Planning & Instructional Content Platforms (EDAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB), Library/Media Center & Digital Resource Management Systems (EDAJAMAN), Career & College Readiness Platforms (Guidance, Planning, Scholarships) (EDAJAMAO)

Keywords

• Science education programs
• STEAM education
• Teacher professional development
• K-12 STEM learning platforms
• Educational content platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Gangneung

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Appropriations and Grants: As a Korean government-affiliated public foundation under the Ministry of Science and ICT and Ministry of Education, KOSAC is primarily funded through national budget appropriations and competitive government grants. Revenue supports science talent development, STEAM education, teacher training, and science culture promotion programs offered free to schools and students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KOSAC is a non-profit foundation that designs and delivers government-funded science, mathematics, information, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education programs for Korean K-12 schools, teachers, and students. Its offerings span curriculum-aligned content platforms, digital science laboratories with sensor integration, AI-enabled math diagnostics and learning tools, in-service teacher training, and the government-designated national textbook review and certification system for mathematics and science.

Product overview

KOSAC operates a broad, multi-platform portfolio of science and creativity education programs for K-12 students and in-service teachers across South Korea. The core portal (www.kosac.re.kr) serves as the central gateway to a network of specialized platforms addressing distinct educational functions. Key products include the Learning Management System (lms.kofac.re.kr) for teacher training; the STEAM Convergence Education Platform (steam.kosac.re.kr) for K-12 STEAM curriculum content; the Intelligent Science Lab ON (science-on.kosac.re.kr) with its public OpenAPI for sensor-based science experiments; AskMath (askmath.kosac.re.kr) and its companion AlgeoMath (algeomath.kr) for AI-assisted mathematics education; the Life Science Classroom (sciclass.kosac.re.kr) for university-linked out-of-school science learning; and the Project Management System (pms.kosac.re.kr) for grant administration. Additional offerings include ScienceAll (scienceall.com) for science media, the Textbook Certification System (tba.kosac.re.kr) for K-12 textbook review, On-Site School Consulting (dx.kosac.re.kr), and the Science Technology Talent Career Support Center (sciencecareer.kr). Together these products form an integrated national infrastructure for science and technology education.

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• KOSAC Main Website (한국과학창의재단 대표 홈페이지) The central online portal of the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity. Serves as the primary hub for all of KOSAC's programs in science culture, STEM talent development, K-12 STEAM education, digital literacy, and remote teacher training. Provides access to subsidiary platforms, public announcements, knowledge repositories, transparent management disclosures, and customer services for schools, teachers, and students.
• STEAM Convergence Education Platform (융합교육 STEAM) A dedicated platform for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) convergence education in Korean K-12 schools. Offers teaching and learning materials aligned to curriculum standards (elementary, middle, high school), policy publications, expert matching services, student research programs (R&E), and a school innovation space program (무한상상실).
• Learning Management System / Comprehensive Remote Training Institute (종합·원격교육연수원) A unified LMS providing comprehensive in-service teacher training through online, offline, and blended formats. Covers professional development across STEAM education, convergence learning, and other KOSAC-administered curriculum programs. Teachers self-enroll and complete certification-eligible courses.
• Intelligent Science Lab ON (지능형 과학실 ON) A digital science laboratory platform for K-12 science education. Provides sensor-based experiment exploration activities, collaborative data collection across participating schools, and an archive of simulation content, AR/VR immersive experiences, teaching resources, and lab safety materials.
• Intelligent Science Lab ON OpenAPI (지능형 과학실 ON 오픈API) A public REST/JSON OpenAPI that enables third-party commercial sensor manufacturers to connect their sensor hardware with the Intelligent Science Lab ON platform. Covers five endpoints for initiating experiments, registering sensor types, tracking integration status, transmitting measurement data, and closing experiment sessions. Authentication is via per-vendor API keys.
• AskMath (아스크매스) A comprehensive mathematics education platform providing diagnostic assessments, AI-powered web experiment rooms, learning content, research publications, teacher community spaces, and mathematics education events. Includes a math clinic for pre-assessment and learning diagnostics, and integration with AlgeoMath tools for interactive math exploration.
• AlgeoMath (알지오매스) An interactive mathematics tool providing AlgeoMath 2D (graphing and geometry) and AlgeoMath 3D (3D visualization) modules, as well as AlgeoMath Documents for creating math worksheets. Integrates with AskMath and offers AI-based web experiment room features for exploring mathematical concepts dynamically.
• Life Science Classroom (생활과학교실) An out-of-school science learning program connecting students with university-based science classrooms across 17 subject areas (physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, mathematics, health/medicine, environment, electronics engineering, information/software, STEAM, and more). Delivers courses in online, offline, and blended formats through regional university partner centers.
• Project Management System (사업관리시스템) An online portal for managing KOSAC grant programs and project applications. Project leaders and institutional information managers register accounts, submit proposals, attach required documents, and track the review and approval status of their applications through end-to-end workflow.
• Textbook Review/Certification System (검정시스템) A platform for the administrative review and certification of mathematics, science, and other K-12 textbook series. Separate portals serve reviewers, deliberation committee members, and publishers. Handles submission, review, and issuance of certification decisions as part of KOSAC's government-designated function.
• SAI (School AI) A platform dedicated to introducing and supporting AI education within school settings, part of KOSAC's digital education expansion under the AI·Digital Education Character program area.
• On-Site School Consulting (찾아가는 학교 컨설팅) A school support program and management platform that dispatches expert consultants and instructors to schools nationwide to provide on-site educational consulting and training, particularly in digital transformation and STEAM integration. Operates through regional partner organizations.
• ScienceAll (사이언스올) A comprehensive science content portal aggregating science news, articles, educational media, and cultural resources. Functions as KOSAC's public-facing science communication channel for the general public and students.
• Science Technology Talent Career Support Center (과학기술인재진로지원센터) A career guidance and pathway support platform for students interested in science and technology fields. Provides information on science-related majors, career paths, and educational opportunities to help students plan their futures in STEM.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• 17 Provincial and Metropolitan Offices of EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOSAC works in partnership with all 17 provincial and metropolitan offices of education across Korea to deploy and deliver its national science, STEAM, and creativity education programs to schools within each jurisdiction. This includes the Sejong Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education and all 16 other provincial/metropolitan offices.
• Ministry of Education (교육부)coreOthersKOSAC operates under the policy direction of the Ministry of Education and collaborates on national curriculum initiatives, STEAM education policy, and student talent development programs. The Ministry is referenced as a key policy partner and funding source.
• Ministry of Science and ICT (과학기술정보통신부)coreOthersKOSAC operates under the oversight of the Ministry of Science and ICT and collaborates on science talent development, science culture promotion, and digital education initiatives. The Ministry provides funding and policy direction.
• Korean Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (한국교육과정평가원, KICE)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOSAC partners with KICE on curriculum alignment, educational research, and evaluation frameworks for science and mathematics education programs.
• Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS, 한국교육학술정보원)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKERIS collaborates with KOSAC on digital education infrastructure, education data systems, and technology-enhanced learning initiatives.
• Regional Operating Agencies (Nepace, Techbuild Education, Chungnam National University, Seo Kyung University, AlphaCode)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive regional operating agencies implement KOSAC's 찾아가는 학교 컨설팅 (School Outreach Consulting) program in designated regions: Nepace (Incheon/Gangwon/Jeju), Techbuild Education (Jeonnam-Gwangju/Jeonbuk), Chungnam National University (Daejeon/Chungbuk/Chungnam), Seo Kyung University (Sejong/Daegu/Gyeongbuk), AlphaCode (Busan/Ulsan/Gyeongnam).
• Regional Universities and Educational Institutions (31 partner organizations)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKOSAC's 생활과학교실 (Science in Daily Life Classroom) program operates through 31 partner universities and institutions including Kangnung-Wonju National University, Kongju National University, Gunsan National University, Mokpo National University, Chonnam National University, Chungnam National University, Chungbuk National University, Chonbuk National University, and others, which serve as local hosts and content providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Discovery Education: Discovery Education is a leading K-12 digital content and STEAM platform provider serving schools globally. Highly comparable to KOSAC's STEAM Convergence Education platform and school-delivered STEAM curriculum focus.
• BrainPOP: BrainPOP provides K-12 animated educational content across STEM subjects, widely used in school classrooms. Comparable to KOSAC's K-12 science/math/STEAM digital curriculum and content library.
• Khan Academy: Khan Academy is a non-profit that delivers free K-12 educational content and practice tools globally, including in math and science. Comparable to KOSAC's free-to-users, government-backed, multi-platform K-12 science and math education model.
• Code.org: Code.org is a non-profit focused on expanding K-12 access to computer science and digital literacy education. Comparable to KOSAC's digital literacy (\ub514\uc9c0\ud138\uc0c8\uc54f) and information education initiatives.
• GeoGebra: GeoGebra provides interactive 2D/3D mathematical visualization and learning tools. Directly comparable to KOSAC's AlgeoMath 2D/3D interactive math tools that integrate with the AskMath platform.
• Carnegie Learning: Carnegie Learning provides AI-driven math education software and curriculum for K-12 schools. Comparable to KOSAC's AskMath and AlgeoMath mathematical diagnostic and AI-assisted learning platforms.
• National Science Teaching Association (NSTA): NSTA is a US-based professional organization supporting K-12 science teaching with curriculum, professional development, and standards-aligned resources. Comparable to KOSAC's role in science teacher training, curriculum alignment, and science education advocacy.
• STEM Learning Ltd: STEM Learning is a UK-based non-profit that supports STEM education in schools through resources, teacher training, and partnerships. Comparable to KOSAC's STEAM education, teacher professional development, and nationwide school partnership model.
• IXL Learning: IXL delivers K-12 personalized learning platforms across math, science, and other subjects. Comparable to KOSAC's online K-12 math and science learning platforms with diagnostic and adaptive components.

Others

• Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS): KERIS is a Korean government-affiliated organization operating national education data, infrastructure, and digital learning systems. A current KOSAC partner and adjacent government entity shaping Korea's K-12 digital education ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/KOFACs
• Facebookfacebook.com/kofacofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/kosac.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kofac

Compliance2 records

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