What STEAM World does

STEAM World is a Peru-based non-profit collaborative initiative founded around 2020 to develop scientific and technological capabilities in the country's young population through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) educational projects. The organization operates a portfolio of five core programs: CubeSats in PERU (a satellite engineering project using A3Sat II emulator kits with solar panels, batteries, UHF radio telemetry, and 3D-printed frames, deployed across 16 crews in 13 schools and 3 universities); Circuito STEAM Bicentenario (a six-area program covering Management, Programming, Robotics, IoT, Aerospace, and Oceanography across all 25 regions of Peru); STEAM en mi Colegio (a virtuality, programming, and robotics program funded by the U.S. Embassy); STEAM Girls / STEAM Girls Chincha (programs targeting young women in Lima and Chincha); and World Space Week Peru (annual space awareness events). Underlying technology is hardware-centric — student-built CubeSat emulators and per-school ground stations — rather than software/AI-centric, with students learning programming via mBlock and HaloCode tools.

The initiative is led by Major FAP Paola Wong as Project Director and supported by José Oliden (Technical Coordinator from partner ENGITRONIC), alongside two pedagogical coordinators and a volunteer base. STEAM World operates with a 6-person core team from Lima, Peru, and delivers its programs through direct educational outreach coordinated with Peru's regional education authorities (DRE, GRE, UGEL).

STEAM World has no commercial revenue model. All programs are funded through grants and donations from a concentrated set of institutional partners: the Embassy of the United States of America in Peru (STEAM en mi Colegio), One Voice 4 Change (CubeSat emulator kit donations and project sponsorship), and CONCYTEC (Circuito STEAM Bicentenario). Operational execution is supported by strategic partners including CONIDA (Peruvian Space Agency), Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), and ENGITRONIC, with secondary collaborators including CISCO Peru, FabLab Peru, IAWA, INICTEL UNI, Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima, Sociedad Geográfica de Lima, UTP, and Storage Data S.A.C. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on earned media coverage from Peruvian outlets (El Peruano, El Comercio, Andina, Infobae, Gaceta TV Peru) and international events (NASA SmallSat Education Conference, SITDRONE) for visibility.

Name

STEAM World

Legal name

STEAM World

Website

https://steam-world.pe

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

STEAM World is a Lima-based non-profit initiative that delivers hands-on STEAM education to Peruvian students across all 25 regions, with flagship programs in CubeSat satellite engineering, programming/robotics, and aerospace, funded by U.S. Embassy, One Voice 4 Change, and CONCYTEC grants.

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B2B

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Services

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

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: STEAM World operates as a non-profit educational initiative primarily funded through grants and donations from organizations such as the Embassy of the United States of America in Peru, One Voice 4 Change, and CONCYTEC.

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

STEAM World is a non-profit collaborative initiative that develops scientific and technological capabilities in Peru's young population by executing STEAM-based educational projects. It delivers hands-on programs including CubeSat A3Sat II emulator assembly with ground stations, programming and educational robotics courses, robotics workshops, and space-awareness events directly to schools, universities, and CONCYTEC science clubs across all 25 regions of Peru. Activities are funded through grants and donations from partners such as the U.S. Embassy in Peru, One Voice 4 Change, CONCYTEC, and ENGITRONIC.

Product overview

STEAM World is a collaborative initiative focused on developing scientific and technological capacities in Peru's youth through STEAM-based educational projects and activities. The organization operates a portfolio of educational programs including CubeSats in PERU (satellite engineering), Circuito STEAM Bicentenario (multi-area technology training), and STEAM en mi Colegio (virtual programming and robotics). These projects work together to provide hands-on STEM education across Peru's 25 regions, with partnerships spanning educational institutions, government agencies, and international organizations.

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Products and services

• CubeSats in PERU Educational satellite project that brings space technology to Peruvian students through hands-on assembly of CubeSat A3Sat II emulators, ground station implementation at each participating institution, atmospheric experiments, and planned orbital CubeSat deployment. Involves 16 teams from schools and universities across Peru's regions.
• Circuito STEAM Bicentenario Multi-area educational program spanning six application areas (Management, Programming, Robotics, IoT, Aerospace, and Oceanography) that benefits science clubs, students, and teachers across all 25 regions of Peru through theoretical and practical sessions, including the Design Thinking seminar for DRE/GRE/UGEL specialists.
• STEAM en mi Colegio Non-profit educational project funded by the U.S. Embassy in Peru, providing virtual learning, programming, and educational robotics to participants across all regions of the country, promoting social inclusion and access to information technologies.
• STEAM Girls Educational technology project focused on promoting STEAM education in the Lima region, encouraging young women to pursue science and technology fields.
• STEAM Girls Chincha Educational technology project focused on promoting STEAM education in the Chincha region, encouraging young women to pursue science and technology fields.
• World Space Week Peru Annual global space awareness event celebrated in Peru, part of the World Space Week international initiative, engaging students and educators in space-related activities organized by STEAM World.

Quantifiable outcome

• First CubeSat operational satellite planned to be built and launched into orbit with international community collaboration

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ENGITRONICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian company with 17+ years of experience developing technological competencies. Co-developer of CubeSats in Peru project, responsible for technical coordination and execution of Circuit STEAM Bicentenario. José Oliden serves as Technical Coordinator.
• CONIDA (Agencia Espacial del Perú)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian Space Agency provides institutional support and hosts project inauguration events. Provides technical support and guidance for the CubeSats in Peru project.
• Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing academic support. FIM (Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica) serves as venue for Academy Space Day and student presentations. Provides technical expertise and research support.
• CONCYTEC (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeru's National Council for Science and Technology. Provides Science and Technology Clubs (CCyT) network and funding for Circuit STEAM Bicentenario. Supports club participation in national and international competitions.
• Liceo Naval Francisco CarrascominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNaval school serving as crew host for CubeSats in Peru project and coordinator of academic activities. Adrian Ojeda serves as Academic Coordinator.
• INICTEL UNIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Telecommunications Research and Training. Collaborating institution for STEAM en mi Colegio project.
• Municipalidad Metropolitana de LimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetropolitan Municipality of Lima. Collaborating institution for STEAM en mi Colegio project.
• World Space Week PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for World Space Week Peru events and activities coordinated by STEAM World.
• International Aviation Women's Association (IAWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization supporting aviation and aerospace education. Collaborating institution for STEAM en mi Colegio project.
• FabLab PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFabrication laboratory network supporting maker and innovation activities. Collaborating institution for STEAM en mi Colegio project.
• CISCO PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company collaborating on Circuit STEAM Bicentenario project as part of the team.
• Sociedad Geográfica de LimaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeographic Society of Lima. Collaborating institution for Circuit STEAM Bicentenario project.
• Universidad Tecnológica del Perú (UTP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnological University of Peru. Collaborating institution for Circuit STEAM Bicentenario project.
• Storage Data S.A.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian technology company. Collaborating institution for Circuit STEAM Bicentenario project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: US-based non-profit focused on expanding access to computer science and STEAM education in schools globally. Directly comparable as a non-profit STEAM education initiative delivering curriculum and teacher training at scale to K-12 institutions.
• Khan Academy: Large non-profit providing free online STEAM education resources globally with significant funder support. Comparable non-profit STEAM education delivery model and reliance on philanthropic grants.
• NASA STEM Engagement: NASA's K-12 and university STEM engagement programs that STEAM World already interfaces with (e.g., SmallSat Education Conference at KSC). Comparable as institutional STEAM/space education programming targeting schools and universities.

Direct peers

• FIRST: Non-profit running robotics and STEAM competitions (FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Robotics Competition) engaging K-12 students globally. Comparable as a hands-on STEAM program delivered through school teams with industry sponsorship and international event visibility.
• Sally Ride EarthKAM: Non-profit educational program allowing students to request imagery from the International Space Station. Comparable as a space-education initiative engaging K-12 students globally through hands-on space missions.

Regional players

• ESA Education: European Space Agency's education office providing school-level space and STEAM programs, including CubeSat initiatives. Comparable as a space-agency-affiliated STEAM education program targeting K-12 and university students.
• Costa Rica's CENAT-CubeSat Program: Costa Rica's Central American space-education satellite programs run through universities (e.g., TEC). Comparable Latin American space-education initiative engaging students in CubeSat projects with government and academic support.

Emerging players

• Ardusat (formerly) / Nanosatisfi: Space-education platform that previously offered Arduino-based satellite curriculum and teacher resources. Comparable as a space-focused STEAM education provider targeting schools with hands-on satellite/cubesat-adjacent experiences.

Others

• ENABLE Hackathon / Concytec youth programs: Peru's CONCYTEC youth science and technology programs, including Science and Technology Clubs (CCyT) that STEAM World directly serves. Comparable ecosystem participant in Peruvian STEAM capacity-building for young populations.
• Galileo Educational Network: Educational non-profit network supporting innovative STEAM teaching and project-based learning in schools. Comparable as a non-profit delivering STEAM education programming and teacher capacity-building at school level.

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