What EmpowerED does

EmpowerED is a youth-led non-profit organization headquartered in York Region, Ontario, Canada, that delivers STEM and computer science education programming to K-8 students across the Greater Toronto Area. Its product portfolio comprises hands-on workshops and camps covering robotics (using Sphero Indi and Ozobot hardware), web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), game development (Scratch IO), math competitions, escape-room style problem-solving events, and engineering challenges. Programs are delivered both in-person at community centers and library branches and online via virtual camps and competitions.

The organization operates through a chapter model with three active chapters in Mississauga, Brampton, and Hamilton, and leverages venue partnerships with Markham Public Library and Aaniin Community Centre to host programming. EmpowerED's revenue is sourced from corporate sponsorships (including Art of Problem Solving and Ontario Fluid Ltd.) and individual donations, with programs offered free or at low cost to participants. Customer segments include K-8 students broadly, middle school girls targeted through the EmpowerHerIn initiative, and parents and families seeking enrichment programming in the GTA. Distribution combines in-person workshops, online camps, and newsletter/email communications to drive participation.

The organization runs with approximately 19 employees and an active hiring posture, with no disclosed funding rounds, equity investors, or revenue figures. Competitive advantages center on the youth-led brand identity, low-cost volunteer labor pipeline, and embedded community partnerships rather than proprietary technology.

Name

EmpowerED

Legal name

EmpowerED

Website

https://empower-ed.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EmpowerED is a youth-led Canadian non-profit in York Region, Ontario, that delivers hands-on STEM and computer science workshops, camps, and competitions to K-8 students across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Youth STEM education
• Robotics workshops
• Coding summer camps
• Nonprofit education programs
• Community learning chapters

Headquarters

HQ city

York Region

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships and Donations: EmpowerED is a nonprofit organization funded through sponsorships from companies like Ontario Fluid Ltd. and Art of Problem Solving, as well as community donations to support STEM education programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EmpowerED is a youth-led nonprofit that delivers hands-on STEM and computer science programs to K-8 students through in-person workshops, online camps, and competitions. Core offerings include robotics workshops using Sphero Indi and Ozobot robots, web development summer camps covering HTML/CSS/JavaScript, game development with Scratch IO, the EmpowerHerIn math competition for girls in grades 6-8, math escape rooms, and engineering build challenges. Programs are delivered through local chapters, library partnerships, and community centers across the Greater Toronto Area.

Product overview

EmpowerED is a youth-led non-profit organization offering a portfolio of STEM education programs for students of all ages. The core offerings include hands-on workshops (robotics, game development, web development, engineering challenges), math competitions, and local chapter clubs. Programs are delivered both in-person at community centers and libraries, and online via summer camps and newsletters. The organization partners with Markham Public Library, McMaster Start Coding, and CountHerIn to deliver programming across the Greater Toronto Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotics Workshop Hands-on robotics workshops using Sphero Indi and Ozobot robots for children ages 4-14, teaching programming through obstacle courses and dance challenges.
• Web Development Summer Camp Online week-long summer camp for grades 6-8 introducing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals, with guest speakers from McMaster University's Start Coding program.
• EmpowerHerIn Math Competition Online math competition for girls in grades 6-8, featuring problem-solving challenges and female STEM mentors as guest speakers.
• Math Escape Room Story-based math adventure where participants solve creative puzzles and unlock codes to escape, focused on teamwork and problem-solving.
• Game Development Workshop Workshop teaching coding fundamentals using Scratch IO where participants build interactive games, learning to create, test, and debug projects.
• Unbreakable Build Challenge Engineering challenge where teams design and build towers and bridges using recyclables, exploring structural stability and force concepts.
• EmpowerED Chapters Local community-based clubs operating under EmpowerED guidance, currently established in Mississauga, Brampton, and Hamilton to extend STEM education to more regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ registrants for EmpowerHerIn Math Competition from GTA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aaniin Community CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2024Venue partner for Math Escape Room (25 participants) and Game Development Workshop (6 participants). Located in the community to provide accessible STEM programming.
• Markham Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2024Ongoing partnership delivering robotics workshops and math events. Collaborated on Unionville Library robotics workshop (50+ attendees) and Math Escape Room event. Library provides venue and staff support.
• Count Her IncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Collaboration on EmpowerHerIn Math Competition for middle school girls. Count Her In is a youth-led organization in Markham. The partnership brought together 60+ registrants from the GTA with female guest speakers providing mentorship.
• McMaster University Start CodingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Guest speakers from McMaster University's Start Coding program introduced Web Development Summer Camp attendees to the ELM programming language.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kids Code Jeunesse: A Canadian nonprofit delivering coding workshops to K-12 students, primarily in Quebec and bilingual regions. Comparable in mission and program format but focused on a different geographic market.
• Science Fair Foundation of Toronto: A Toronto-area nonprofit supporting STEM engagement and science fairs for youth. Comparable audience and regional focus, though their delivery model is competition-based rather than workshop-based.

Direct peers

• Hatch Canada: A Canadian nonprofit that delivers STEM and coding education programs for youth through workshops, camps, and online platforms. Directly comparable in mission, audience (K-12), and operating model.
• Maker Kids: A Toronto-based nonprofit running hands-on STEM, coding, and maker programs for children. Directly comparable on audience, geography (GTA), and program offerings (robotics, game dev).

Broad incumbents

• Actua: Canada's largest STEM youth outreach network, engaging K-12 students through university-led programs nationally. Overlaps on youth STEM mission but operates at significantly larger scale with institutional funding.
• Girls Who Code: A US-based nonprofit focused on closing the gender gap in tech through clubs, summer programs, and college-loops for girls. Comparable mission to EmpowerHerIn but operates nationally with significantly more resources.
• FIRST Robotics Canada: The Canadian arm of FIRST, running robotics competitions and STEM programs for K-12 students nationally. Overlaps with EmpowerED's robotics workshop focus but operates at much larger scale and scope.
• Canada Learning Code: A large Canadian nonprofit providing coding and digital literacy education for youth and adults across Canada. Broader scope than EmpowerED but overlaps heavily on the youth STEM/tech workshop mission.

Others

• TechnoKids: A Canadian provider of STEM and computer science curriculum for schools. Adjacent rather than direct - serves educators with instructional resources rather than running direct youth programs, but operates in the same K-12 STEM education space.

Emerging players

• Black Boys Code: A Canadian nonprofit delivering technology education programs to Black youth across multiple cities. Comparable as a community-led, mission-driven STEM nonprofit targeting underrepresented youth in tech.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/em-power-ed
• Instagraminstagram.com/_empower.ed

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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