Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod

What Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod does

Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod is a hands-on science education and discovery center headquartered in Ülemiste City, Tallinn, Estonia, operated by the private limited company Kvark Unicornland OÜ and founded on May 3, 2021 by engineer and Rakett69 TV judge Taavi Kotka and physicist Aigar Vaigu. The center delivers team-based competitive science sessions modeled on Estonia's popular Rakett69 television science competition, serving four primary customer segments: school classes (grades 1-12), corporate teams, families, and birthday groups, alongside seasonal day camps for children aged 7-12. All programming is delivered from a single physical facility containing four themed studios named after corporate partners — the ABB Energy Technology Studio, Utilitas Clean Energy Studio, Bolt Studio, and Tallinn University Smart Studio — with a combined simultaneous capacity of up to 120 participants. Sessions are conducted in Estonian, Russian, and English by trained instructors branded "Juhtpiloot."

Name

Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod

Legal name

Kvark Unicornland OÜ

Website

https://teadusstuudiod.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod is a Tallinn-based hands-on science education center operating four themed studios, delivering team-based competitive science sessions modeled on the Rakett69 TV show to Estonian school groups, corporate teams, families, and birthday parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Science Education Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

STEM & Coding Learning Centers (Robotics, Programming, Engineering) (EDANAHAF)

Keywords

• Science education services
• STEM workshop programs
• Corporate team building events
• Children's science camps
• Hands-on laboratory sessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Science Sessions (Schools): School groups pay per student (€12/student, minimum €200 per class). Sessions for grades 1-3 run 1.5 hours; grades 4-12 run 2 hours. Available in Estonian, Russian, and English.
2. Science Sessions (Birthday Parties): Birthday party sessions priced at €330 for groups, €250 for 10 or fewer guests. Family sessions at €40/hour for 2 adults and all minor children.
3. Corporate / Organization Challenges: Corporate team-building events (organization challenges) at €590+ per event for a 2-hour session. Organization challenge league participation fee is €450 + VAT per organization for a 5-person team.
4. Room Rental: Studio spaces available for rent by arrangement, with pricing by agreement.
5. Urban Camps (Summer, Spring, Autumn): City camps for children aged 7-12 featuring themed programs (space explorers, robot engineers, young chemists). Multiple camp sessions offered per year.
6. Sponsorships and Donations: Significant funding from corporate sponsors (Bolt, Utilitas, ABB, Werkado) and individual supporters (Taavi and Kerstin Kotka). Additional revenue from EU structural funds and the Teadusvader sponsorship program.
7. Science Theater Performances: Science theater shows available as add-on or standalone performances for various events, priced by inquiry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod operates four themed hands-on science studios that deliver experiment-driven sessions modeled after the Rakett69 TV format. The center serves schools, families, corporate groups, and birthday parties with curriculum-aligned science workshops, city camps, science theatre performances, and a structured corporate Organization Challenge league. The studio functions as a practical laboratory-based learning environment rather than a passive classroom.

Product overview

Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod is a hands-on science education and discovery center inspired by the popular Estonian TV show 'Rakett69'. The center operates four studios: Utilitase Clean Energy Studio, ABB Energy Technology Studio, Tallinn University Smart Studio, and Bolt Studio. The core offering is Teadussessioonid (Science Sessions) - team-based problem-solving challenges lasting 1.5-2.5 hours covering natural sciences, technology, engineering, and exact sciences. These sessions are offered in multiple formats: Koolidele (School Sessions at 12 EUR/student), Ettevõtted (Corporate Sessions at 590 EUR), Sünnipäevad (Birthday Sessions at 330 EUR), and Pered (Family Sessions at 40 EUR/family). The center also offers Linnalaagrid (City Camps) for children aged 7-12, Teadusteater (Science Theater) performances, Organisatsioonide väljakutse (Organization Challenge) competitions for companies, the Praktiline inseneriaprogramm (Practical Engineering Program) for 7th-12th graders, and the Teadusvader (Science Godfather) sponsorship program. Additional offerings include Ruumirent (Room Rental) and the Rohelend Rakett69-ga green ideas competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teadussessioonid (Science Sessions) Core themed hands-on science sessions in four studios where participants conduct experiments modeled on the Rakett69 television format; aimed at school groups, families, and general visitors.
• Koolidele (School Programs) Curriculum-aligned science sessions delivered for school classes and educational institutions, including the Minirakett program for 1st graders and the Practical Engineering Program for older students.
• Ettevõtted (Corporate Sessions) Hands-on science team-building sessions designed for corporate groups to collaborate on experiment-based challenges inside the Rakett69 studios.
• Sünnipäevad (Birthday Parties) Science-themed birthday party packages for children held in the studios, available in a small-group and a standard format with distinct pricing tiers.
• Pered (Family Sessions) Science sessions structured for families to participate together in experiment-based activities inside the themed studios.
• Linnalaagrid (City Camps) Multi-day science-themed day camps held in the city during school breaks, offered to children with early-bird, standard, and wrap-around care pricing options.
• Teadusteater (Science Theater) Live science theater performances combining demonstrations and storytelling for audiences, integrated into city camp programming and special events.
• Organisatsioonide väljakutse (Organization Challenge) A structured competitive league for corporate teams, applying the Rakett69 format as a team-based science challenge with tracked league standings.
• Praktiline inseneeriaprogramm (Practical Engineering Program) A school-level practical engineering program delivered as part of the schools offering, focused on hands-on applied engineering tasks for students.
• Minirakett Program An entry-level Rakett69 program specifically designed for 1st graders, introducing basic hands-on science concepts through the studio format.
• Ruumirent (Room Rental) Rental of the four themed Rakett69 studios as event space for external organizers and private bookings.
• Julgus tegutseda (Inspiration Days for Future Girls)

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,611 students reached through learning camps in approximately one year (2021-2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ABB (international industrial technology corporation) opened the 'ABB energiatehnoloogia stuudio' (ABB Energy Technology Studio) in the center. Co-develops energy technology science sessions for schools. ABB and Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod were both recognized at the first Inseneriakadeemia awards in 2025 — ABB as 'Company of the Year in Engineering' and Rakett69 as 'Contributor to Engineering Succession.'
• BoltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Bolt (Estonia's largest company) is a key supporter and co-development partner. A Bolt-named studio (Bolt Stuudio) opened in the center focused on transportation and mobility themes. Bolt co-produces Rakett69 TV show episodes and sponsors the 'most outstanding competitor' prize (€6,000). Bolt supports youth STEM education as part of its mission to develop future talent for the technology sector.
• UtilitascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Utilitas (Estonia's largest renewable energy producer and district heating company) sponsors the center with the 'Utilitase puhta energia stuudio' (Utilitas Clean Energy Studio). Co-develops renewable energy-themed science sessions. Also participated in Organization Challenge with their team.
• Tallinna Ülikool (Tallinn University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTallinn University (Estonia's third largest public university, ~7,000 students, ~400 faculty) is a co-development partner with the 'Tallinna Ülikooli nutistuudio' (Tallinn University Smart Studio). Provides educational expertise and co-develops curriculum-aligned content. Also provides gifts for workshop participants.
• WerkadosupportingOthersWerkado (Baltic region's leading wholesale distributor of quality hand tools and personal protective equipment from brands like Bahco, Truper, Tivoly, Kapro, Wera, Bosch) supports the center by providing tools and equipment for hands-on engineering sessions. Gifted tools to the center for student use.
• KVARK (Teadusteater)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKVARK Science Theater team are the creators of Rakett69 TV show tasks and co-developers of science session challenges for grades 7-12. The Rakett69 Science Studios use the same competition methodology as the TV show, developed by the KVARK team.
• LevirasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevira (Estonia's primary TV and radio broadcast network operator and data center provider) signed a cooperation agreement in November 2022 to support science and technology education popularization.
• Inseneriakadeemia (Engineering Academy)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned and funds the 'Julgus tegutseda – tulevikutüdrukute inspiratsioonipäevad' (Courage to Act – Future Girls' Inspiration Days) event series, funded by EU ESF program. Also organizes recognition awards.
• ESERO EestisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerESERO Estonia (European Space Education Resource Office) cooperates on space-themed programs including teacher training (Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut) and student activities like the Estronaut ('Eesti otsib estronauti') program.
• AHHAA Teaduskeskus (AHHAA Science Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of the Rakett69 learning camps program that reached 11,611 students across Estonia. AHHAA contributed scientific expertise and nationwide camp infrastructure to the partnership.
• HK Unicorn SquadsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHK Unicorn Squad ('Tüdrukute tehnoloogiakool') is a girls' technology club whose members contribute task ideas for younger grades (1st-4th grade) and participate in center activities. Co-developed the center's educational program.
• EnefitsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnefit (Estonian energy company) supports the center and participates in Organization Challenges and fan day events. Co-sponsor of prizes for science competition participants.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Heureka: Finnish hands-on science center in Vantaa, Finland, operating themed exhibition halls, school programs, and corporate events. Closest geographic and operational analog to Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod's four-studio format and school/corporate dual-audience model.
• Experimentarium: Danish hands-on science center in Copenhagen with themed zones, school workshops, and corporate team-building events. Comparable in physical-studio model, language offerings, and combination of B2C family and B2B corporate clients.
• Copernicus Science Centre: Polish hands-on science center in Warsaw with permanent and traveling exhibitions, school workshops, and themed zones. Operates a similar multi-studio themed-education model with curriculum-aligned school programming.
• Science Centre Singapore: Singapore's flagship hands-on science center offering themed exhibitions, school programs, and corporate team-building. Multilingual delivery and themed-zone architecture mirror Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod's structure, although at larger scale.
• Technorama: Swiss hands-on science center in Winterthur focused on physics and technology experimentation. Comparable in its emphasis on tactile STEM experimentation over passive museum display, and in catering to schools, families, and corporate visitors.
• NEMO Science Museum: Dutch science center in Amsterdam operating hands-on exhibits and structured school programs. Comparable in delivering interactive STEM experiences to schools, families, and corporate groups within a single physical venue.

Broad incumbents

• Ontario Science Centre: Canadian science center in Toronto combining permanent exhibits, school programs, and corporate events. Comparable breadth of STEM programming, but at substantially greater scale and longer tenure than Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod.
• Deutsches Museum: Major German science and technology museum in Munich covering natural sciences and engineering. Representative global science center offering school programming and corporate events, sharing the STEM-themed venue model.
• Exploratorium: Pioneering hands-on science museum in San Francisco with extensive exhibits, after-school programs, and teacher professional development. A much larger and longer-tenured global reference point for interactive science education centers.

Direct peers

• AHHAA Teaduskeskus: Estonia's flagship hands-on science center in Tartu, jointly organizing Rakett69 learning camps that reached 11,611 students. Operating model of science sessions, camps, and traveling exhibits directly overlaps with Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod's curriculum-aligned offerings for Estonian schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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