Scico

What Scico does

SciCo (Science Communication) is a non-profit social enterprise headquartered in Athens, Greece, founded in 2008 to communicate scientific issues to the public through innovative, interactive, and entertainment-based methods. It operates branches in Cyprus and the United States and runs programs in Greece, the wider Mediterranean, Tanzania, Nepal, and Qatar. Its service portfolio spans nine lines: Talks & Workshops, STEM Education, Corporate Training, Digital Learning, Citizen Science, Science Theatre, Science & Technology Dissemination, Festivals, and Events. Flagship branded programs include the Athens Science Festival, MEDNIGHT (Mediterranean Researchers' Night), Mind the Lab, STEMpowering Youth, Generation Next, Science Dreamers, EcosySTEM, Circular Economy in Action, Fireathon, and Paratiro.gr.

Underlying assets include a Train-the-Trainer framework, digital learning infrastructure, citizen science mobile applications, and a science theatre production capability. The organization has reached over 400,000 people in Greece and 160,000+ festival visitors across 13 festivals since 2014, with specific programs delivering 12,400+ students through STEMpowering Youth, 80+ teachers trained in Tanzania reaching 12,000+ students, and 440 educators in the Circular Economy in Action program.

SciCo is funded primarily through EU program grants (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), corporate sponsorships (Vodafone Foundation, Alpha Bank, Pfizer CDI, U.S. Embassy, Green Fund, Carl Zeiss Foundation), and corporate training fees. Programs such as STEMpowering Youth and Generation Next are offered free of charge to end users. The company generates commercial revenue through customized corporate training delivery and event organization, while the majority of program scale is grant-funded.

Name

Scico

Legal name

SciCo - Science Communication

Website

https://scico.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SciCo is a Greece-based non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2008, that delivers science communication and STEM education programs — including festivals, citizen science apps, science theatre, and corporate training — across Greece, the Mediterranean, Cyprus, USA, Tanzania, and Nepal, funded primarily through EU grants and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Communication Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic & Scientific Conferences (MPAGAGAD), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Science communication services
• STEM education programs
• Science festival organization
• Corporate training services
• Citizen science programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Grant Funding (EU Programs): SciCo participates in EU Programs and Networks, with involvement in more than 7 European projects over the last 12 years, including Horizon Europe, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and Erasmus+ programs
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Development partnerships with companies like Vodafone Foundation, Pfizer CDI, and various corporate organizations for STEM education programs and events
3. Corporate Training Services: SciCo develops and delivers educational tools and training content based on specific needs of companies who want to carry out their own training or communication content
4. Event Organization: Organization, presentation and coordination of large-scale science events, festivals, and conferences

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SciCo is a non-profit social enterprise that communicates scientific issues to the public via innovative and entertaining means. It delivers a portfolio of science communication services including talks and workshops, STEM education programs, corporate training, science festivals, citizen science initiatives, science theatre performances, events coordination, and digital learning platforms. The organization has reached more than 400,000 people in Greece and operates branches in Cyprus and the USA.

Product overview

SciCo (Science Communication) is a non-profit organization operating as a social enterprise that communicates scientific issues to the public through innovative and entertaining means. The organization offers a portfolio of services including Talks & Workshops, STEM Education, Corporate Training, Digital Learning, Citizen Science, Science Theatre, Science & Technology Dissemination, Festivals, and Events. SciCo has reached more than 400,000 people in Greece through numerous high-impact outreach activities including science festivals, digital platforms, and workshops. The core programs include science festivals (Athens Science Festival, Thessaloniki Science Festival, Mediterranean Science Festival), educational initiatives (Science Dreamers, Generation Next, STEMpowering Youth), citizen science programs (Fireathon, Paratiro.gr), and public engagement events (MEDNIGHT, Mind the Lab). SciCo operates primarily through a 'Train the Trainer' framework, with most activities executed through digital or remote channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Science Dreamers: An educational programme delivering STEAM education to underserved rural communities in Tanzania (formerly STEM in Tanzania).
• Generation Next
• STEMpowering Youth
• Mind the Lab
• Athens Science Festival
• MEDNIGHT
• Academy of Ambassadors

Products and services

• Talks & Workshops Coordinates, delivers, and facilitates talks and workshops worldwide to engage people with science, including hands-on sessions in science communication, writing, video production, and social media for STEM engagement.
• STEM Education Designs, organizes, and carries out STEM educational activities based on a 'learning-by-doing' philosophy and an interdisciplinary approach combining science, engineering, technology, and mathematics.
• Corporate Training Develops and delivers educational tools and training content tailored to the specific needs of companies seeking innovative, interactive, and engaging training or communication content for staff.
• Digital Learning Promotes new forms of teaching and learning by utilizing technology, acquainting users with new media and digital educational material through online platforms.
• Citizen Science Undertakes creation and promotion of programs supporting active public participation in scientific research, including Fireathon (fire prevention), Iris Green Witness (green points mapping), and Paratiro.gr (wildlife mortality monitoring) mobile apps.
• Science Theatre Creates science shows and theatre performances explaining scientific concepts and phenomena in an understandable, fun, and memorable way for all ages, reaching over 35,000 students in festivals, museums, and schools.
• Science & Technology Dissemination Acts as a communication partner and consultant for science and technology dissemination, organizing informative events and establishing participation incentives for clients.
• Festivals Organizes science festivals to communicate science to the general public, undertaking training of collaborators in Greece and abroad for know-how transfer; 13 festivals created since 2014 reaching 160,000+ visitors.
• Events Undertakes organization, presentation, and coordination of large-scale events bringing hundreds of people together to celebrate science and technology.
• Athens Science Festival Annual science and innovation festival held at Technopolis City of Athens, attracting thousands of visitors with interactive events, workshops, talks, and exhibitions.
• Science Dreamers Educational program delivering STEAM education to underserved rural communities in Tanzania (formerly STEM in Tanzania), with volunteers collaborating with local educators; expanded to Nepal in 2025.
• Generation Next Digital platform offering free access to skill development for young people, evolved from the STEMpowering Youth program, supported by Vodafone Foundation.
• STEMpowering Youth Extracurricular STEM educational program for 12-16 year-old students in remote areas of Greece, connecting schools with local communities; 12,400+ students benefited since 2017.
• MEDNIGHT Mediterranean Researchers' Night initiative bringing together researchers and the public through hands-on activities across Mediterranean countries (8 countries, 15 cities, 800+ researchers involved).
• Mind the Lab Initiative bringing science to the general public through metro stations and public spaces, acting as a science teaser to attract public interest.
• EcosySTEM 3.0 Environmental awareness program through STEM education for students, focusing on conservation of natural environments and aquatic ecosystems; latest iteration focuses on Kosynthos River in Xanthi, Greece.
• Falling Walls Lab Greece International platform for science engagement where young scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs pitch innovative ideas in 3-minute presentations.
• STEM Stars Greece Competition supporting and rewarding 14-18 year-old students interested in STEM, with winners representing Greece at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
• Fireathon Citizen science initiative for fire prevention and reduction, engaging citizens in monitoring and data collection activities.
• Circular Economy in Action Educational program familiarizing secondary students and educators with circular economy principles through experiential methods and design thinking; reached 38 schools and 440 educators across Greece.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400,000+ people reached through outreach activities in Greece
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harokopio University - Department of GeographycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Scientific oversight for EcosySTEM 3.0 program, providing academic expertise for environmental education
• Jane Goodall Institute - Roots & ShootscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023SciCo Greece took on official representation of Roots & Shoots program in Greece since January 2023, promoting Dr. Jane Goodall's work and developing the community
• Wheeling2helpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership for STEM volunteer program in Tanzania, providing volunteers and support for educational missions
• SANA - Saving Africa's NaturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Local partner in Tanzania for Science Dreamers program, supporting school visits and local implementation
• Miseni RetreatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership supporting Tanzania programs and local operations
• Pfizer CDI (Center for Digital Innovation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration on Start4Health challenge to identify and foster digital health innovation ideas, exploring innovative potential of startup ecosystem
• Found.ationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Start4Health challenge collaboration with Pfizer CDI for digital innovation in health
• U.S. Embassy in AthenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding STEM STARS Greece competition for students aged 14-18, with winners representing Greece at ISEF
• Ellinogermaniki AgogicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic contributor to STEMpowering Youth program, providing educational expertise
• ATHENA Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on EcosySTEM | Science Bridges project and Falling Walls Lab Greece
• University of the AegeancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Mediterranean Researchers' Night (MEDNIGHT) and Aegean Science Festival, particularly active in Lesvos
• British CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational and cultural partnership for science communication initiatives
• National Geographic SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for Slingshot Challenge and I AM A.I. exhibition partnership with IMAGINARY
• CERN (art@CMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAthens Science Festival included in CERN's projects and collaborations report
• MEDNIGHT Consortium (13 institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Researchers' Night project across 8 countries: Università degli Studi di Messina, CIEMAT, MUDIC, Marie Curie Alumni Association, Genopolys, CHU Toulouse, SciCo Greece, Athena RC, SciCo Cyprus, Monastir Science Palace, EWORA, Kadir Has University, CEU-UCH

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Institution: UK-based science communication and education charity running public lectures, schools programmes, and the Christmas Lectures. Comparable mission and STEM public-engagement profile to SciCo.
• Science Gallery International: Global network of science engagement venues producing exhibitions and youth programmes. Highly comparable to SciCo's experiential science festival and citizen-science programming model.
• Falling Walls Foundation: International science engagement platform running Falling Walls Lab pitch competitions across many countries. SciCo runs Falling Walls Lab Greece, making it a direct partner/peer in the same engagement ecosystem.
• STEM Learning UK: UK-based STEM education charity delivering STEM programmes, teacher training, and CPD across schools. Directly comparable to SciCo in its STEM-enrichment-and-train-the-trainer model for K-12 audiences and educators.
• The Brilliant Club: UK education charity widening access to higher education and STEM pathways for underserved students. Comparable to SciCo's STEMpowering Youth and remote-area STEM delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Exploratorium: San Francisco science museum and educator of the 'science explainer' model SciCo uses in its Science Theatre. Larger and institution-based, but a benchmark for SciCo's experiential STEM communication.
• Science Museum Group: UK national museum group operating science museums with strong education and engagement programming. Comparable to SciCo's festival and museum-school programming but at much larger scale.
• Ashoka: Global social-entrepreneurship network that has recognised SciCo via Ashoka Impact. Peer in the social-enterprise/STEM-impact space and a credibility benchmark for SciCo.
• Wellcome Trust: Major UK science-focused foundation funding public engagement with science and STEM education. A potential funder/peer for SciCo given overlapping science-communication mission.

Others

• European Researchers' Night (EU project): EU-funded annual science outreach night coordinated across Europe; SciCo coordinates MEDNIGHT within this framework. Ecosystem-level comparable rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaZ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Making.Science.Simple
• Xx.com/scico_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scico

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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