What Kurios Education does

Kurios Education (legal entity GRUPO KURIOS, S.A) is a Venezuelan-headquartered educational technology company founded in 2019 and rebranded from Tecnikids Venezuela in 2023. It delivers a vertically integrated STEM/STEAM ecosystem to K-12 schools, operating across three distribution layers: a B2B school-partnership channel serving 168 institutions across 17 states with 400+ trained teachers; a B2C consumer layer via Kurios Summer camps, Kurios Competition tournaments, and Kurios Membership loyalty platform; and an international science-fair pathway as the exclusive official bridge of the Society for Science in Venezuela for the Regeneron ISEF. The platform includes two proprietary cloud-based systems — a Teacher Platform (app.kuriosedu.com) and a Student Platform (competition.kuriosedu.com) — plus ThinköAI, an AI-assisted lesson-planning tool. Curriculum spans preescolar through 5to año across robotics (Makerlab, E-Board), programming (U-Code, BB-Block), digital skills, AI, VR, and science-fair preparation, validated by the American Robotics Association.

The business model blends recurring B2B subscriptions (school partnership programs), transaction fees (tournament entries at $90/team; ISEF/Digital Skills at $30/participant; regional tickets $10–$20 + IVA), consumer tuition (summer camps at $180–$200 USD/BCV per child per week), professional services (teacher training and STEAM diplomas), and emerging corporate-training plans. Pricing is dual-currency (USD and BCV) reflecting Venezuelan macro conditions. Strategic alliances with EY (Reto InspiraVe), Cashea (Proyecto Impulso), UCAB (academic validation and Summit hosting), 4Geeks Academy (coding pathways), and Society for Science (ISEF) anchor the ecosystem, while country-specific websites for Chile and Spain indicate international expansion. The company is privately held under founder José Balza (CEO) and Mariana González (Commercial Director), with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

Kurios Education

Legal name

GRUPO KURIOS, S.A

Website

https://kuriosedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kurios Education is a Venezuelan ed-tech company (founded 2019, Caracas) that delivers integrated STEM/STEAM curricula, teacher training, and tournament infrastructure to 168 K-12 partner schools across 17 states, reaching 78,000+ students and serving as Venezuela's exclusive ISEF delegate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Robotics curriculum
• K-12 education services
• Teacher training programs
• Educational technology platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Partnership Programs (B2B): Kurios provides STEM curricular programs (robotics, programming, digital skills) to partner schools on a subscription or program-fee basis. Schools pay to integrate Kurios programs into their academic calendar. Programs include Makerlab (I–IV), E-Board (I–II), U-Code, Digital Skills, Marketplace, ISEF, and BB-Block, covering grades from preescolar to 5to año. Pricing varies by program level and school size.
2. Kurios Summer Camp: Vacation camp programs for children ages 2–18, with offerings in robotics, programming, VR, art, science, and finance. Run during summer breaks (January–August). Two tracks: Kurios Summer (ages 2–12) and Kurios Summer Pro (ages 13–18). Tuition-based, sold directly to parents.
3. Kurios Competition Entry Fees: Teams pay registration fees to participate in the Kurios Competition national and regional robotics and technology tournaments. National tournament: $90 + IVA per team; ISEF and Digital Skills divisions: $30 + IVA per participant. Regional tournaments have separate ticketing with early-bird and general admission tiers.
4. Kurios Membership: A loyalty and discounts platform exclusively for the Kurios community (students, parents, teachers, directors). Members access promotions and discounts from partner merchants. Revenue is generated through merchant partnerships and potentially membership fees.
5. Professional Development for Educators: Kurios offers teacher training programs (Jornadas de Formación) including hybrid professional development sessions, STEAM diploma programs, and specialized workshops. Training is provided as part of school partnership packages and occasionally as standalone offerings for non-partner institutions.
6. Corporate Training (Enterprise): Kurios has begun offering its STEM programs to corporate clients for employee training and upskilling, as evidenced by the company's stated long-term vision of 'planes para empresas' (corporate plans).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Kurios Education delivers integrated STEM curricular programs (robotics, programming, digital skills, AI, and VR) to K-12 partner schools from preescolar through bachillerato, supported by proprietary cloud-based teacher and student platforms and the ThinköAI assistant. Complementary offerings include the Kurios Summer Camp (ages 2-18), the national Kurios Competition robotics tournament, the Kurios Summit education congress, professional development (Jornadas de Formación) for educators, the Kurios Membership loyalty platform, and exclusive Venezuelan representation at the Regeneron ISEF international science fair.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kurios Academy: STEAM education programs for schools
• Kurios Summer
• Kurios Competition
• Kurios Summit
• Kurios Membership
• Kurios Lab
• ThinköAI
• Proyecto Impulso
• Reto Inspira
• Imagina
• ISEF Program

Products and services

• Kurios Academy (STEM School Programs) Integrated or extracurricular STEM curriculum (robotics, programming, digital skills, AI) delivered at K-12 partner schools across Venezuela, designed for children from preescolar through bachillerato. Turnkey offering that includes curriculum, teacher training, platform access, and competition infrastructure; serves 168 institutions across 17 Venezuelan states.
• Kurios Summer Camp Tuition-based vacation STEM camp for children ages 2-12 covering robotics, programming, art, science, and technology. Standard rate $200 USD / $240 BCV per child per week; partner school rate $180 USD / $220 BCV; sibling and early-payment discounts available.
• Kurios Summer Pro Advanced vacation STEM program for teens ages 13-18 covering Python programming, advanced electronics, VR, and 3D design. $200 USD / $240 BCV per child per week.
• Kurios Competition National and regional robotics and technology tournament for K-12 students. National tournament $90 + IVA per team; ISEF and Digital Skills divisions $30 + IVA per participant; regional tournaments use tiered ticketing. 4.75/5 satisfaction, 200% YoY participant growth.
• Kurios Summit Annual international congress on education innovation targeting school directors, administrators, and education leaders. Includes the Director Innovador award, keynote speakers (e.g., EY Country Managing Partner, BNC Country Managing Partner), and networking.
• Kurios Membership Loyalty and discount platform for the Kurios community (students, parents, teachers, directors) offering exclusive promotions from partner merchants. Registration via Google Forms; generates retention and brand community value.
• ThinköAI Generative AI assistant designed specifically for teachers to create lesson plans, educational content, and teaching materials. Part of the Kurios platform ecosystem for partner schools; reduces administrative workload.
• Kurios Lab Innovation and technology laboratory program providing hands-on engagement spaces for the Kurios community.
• Proyecto Impulso (Kurios x Cashea) STEM education initiative for bachillerato students co-funded by Cashea, delivered to 2,400 students and 200 teachers across 5 schools in 3 Venezuelan states. Includes curriculum, classroom equipment, ThinköAI, and diploma certification.
• Reto InspiraVe (Kurios x EY) Entrepreneurial talent detection and development challenge for high school students in partnership with EY, applying EY global business standards to real-world problem solving. Currently 43 participating schools.
• Imagina VR Experience Social-impact VR wellness program for children with chronic illnesses, using immersive environments with positive affirmations to reduce pain and anxiety during medical procedures.
• ISEF Venezuela Delegation Program Exclusive official Venezuelan delegation to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-university science competition. Kurios selects, prepares, and sends top students from partner schools to ISEF in the United States.
• Professional Development for Educators (Jornadas de Formación) Teacher training and certification programs covering STEAM methodology, delivered as part of school partnership packages and as standalone professional development. Includes diploma programs in partnership with UCAB.

Quantifiable outcome

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• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, minor and primary sponsor.

• EY (Ernst & Young)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Kurios and EY formed a strategic alliance to launch Reto InspiraVe, a platform to detect and develop entrepreneurial talent among Venezuelan high school students. EY provides global business standards, mentorship, and the EY brand prestige; Kurios contributes its platform, school network (43 colleges), and student pipeline. The alliance represents the deepest corporate partnership in Kurios's portfolio, with EY's Country Managing Partner participating in Kurios Summit 2025 as a keynote speaker.
• CasheacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Kurios and Cashea co-launched Proyecto Impulso, bringing STEM education to 2,400 bachillerato students and training 200 teachers across 5 schools in 3 Venezuelan states. Cashea funds the initiative and Kurios delivers the curriculum, training, and platform. The program includes classroom equipment, AI lesson planning (ThinköAI), and diploma programs.
• Society for ScienceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Kurios Education is the exclusive official bridge and only authorized representative of the Society for Science in Venezuela. This designation enables Kurios to select, prepare, and send Venezuelan delegations to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world's largest pre-university science competition. Kurios has sent delegations to ISEF 2025 (Columbus, Ohio) and ISEF 2026 (Phoenix, Arizona).
• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCAB is a key academic ally of Kurios. The university co-organizes Kurios Summit, provides diploma programs and teacher training for Kurios educators, hosts the e-Sports and Digital Arts Academy for Kurios students, and awards continuing education credits. UCAB's CIAP (Centro de Investigación y Acción para el Desarrollo) evaluates the Director Innovador award candidates.
• 4Geeks AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner4Geeks Academy partners with Kurios to provide discounted coding education pathways and potential career mentorship for Kurios students. Benefits include percentage discounts for students transitioning to professional coding education.
• BK2 (Beko)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBK2 is a brand ally providing promotional support and brand visibility within the Kurios ecosystem, including participation as sponsors in Kurios Competition events.
• Banco Nacional de Crédito (BNC)primary sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBNC is the Principal Ally (Aliado Principal) of Kurios Competition 2026. As a financial institution partner, BNC provides major sponsorship support and branding presence at the national robotics tournament. BNC's Country Managing Partner (Victoria Nogueroles) also participated as a keynote speaker at Kurios Summit 2025.
• DigitelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications sponsor of Kurios Competition, providing promotional support and brand visibility at robotics tournament events.
• Caledonia (Galletas Caledonia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood brand sponsor of Kurios Competition and Kurios Summit, providing product donations and brand activation at events.
• Banesco Banco UniversalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking sponsor of Kurios Competition (2024 edition) and Kurios events. Provided educational technology kits and support for the Director Innovador award.
• Mercantil SegurosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company sponsor of Kurios Competition 2024, providing brand visibility at the national robotics tournament.
• TicketmundominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent ticketing and entertainment sponsor of Kurios Competition 2024.
• Kurios Membership Partner MerchantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchants including ALO, Cuida, CU, Ninja Park, Vistalgdls, and others offer discounts to the Kurios community through the Kurios Membership platform. These are commercial establishments providing promotional benefits to the Kurios brand in exchange for access to the Kurios family community.
• American Robotics AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKurios programs are validated and aligned with the American Robotics Association's standards, providing international credibility and curriculum alignment for the company's STEM offerings across Venezuelan schools.
• SoyTecnológico (SoYTechno)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and brand ally of Kurios Competition, providing technology-related promotional support for the robotics tournament.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Makeblock: Provider of STEAM education robotics kits, software platforms, and curricula (mBlock, mBuild) widely used in K-12 coding and robotics classes. Directly comparable as a competing K-12 STEM curriculum + platform vendor.
• Tynker: K-12 coding platform with self-paced curriculum, teacher tools and competitions. Comparable overlap on programming curriculum (U-Code, BB-Block at Kurios) and school licensing.
• Sphero: K-12 STEM education robotics/programming platform (Sphero, Indi, Bolt) with curriculum and lesson plans for schools. Comparable product category — programmable robots + standards-aligned curriculum sold to schools.
• VEX Robotics / Robotics Education & Competition Foundation: Runs a global K-12 robotics competition (VEX IQ, VEX V5) with classroom curriculum for schools. Directly comparable to Kurios Competition as a tournament-anchored STEM curriculum vendor to schools.
• Robotix: Mexico-based STEAM/robotics education franchisor that delivers in-school robotics programs with trained instructors and curricula. Direct peer to Kurios due to similar B2B school partnership model in Latin America.
• Wonder Workshop: U.S.-based K-12 educational robotics platform (Dash, Dot, Cue) with curriculum and competitions. Comparable offering — classroom robotics, coding curriculum, and integrated K-12 teacher resources.

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: Global incumbent in K-12 STEM/STEAM education with hardware kits, lesson plans, and teacher training offerings. Comparable as a provider of K-12 STEM curriculum + teacher professional development bundled with branded tools.
• Code.org: Non-profit K-12 computer science curriculum provider that distributes free coding courses to schools globally. Adjacent competitor as a free, widely-adopted K-12 STEM curriculum option.

Emerging players

• 4Geeks Academy: Latin American coding bootcamp and K-12 STEM training provider (existing Kurios GTM partner). Comparable overlap on coding education pathways for Kurios graduates transitioning to professional training.

Others

• Edmodo: K-12 teacher and classroom management platform with curriculum integrations. Adjacent comparable on the LMS/platform dimension of Kurios's Teacher Platform rather than direct curriculum overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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