Curiosity3D

Name

Curiosity3D

Legal name

Curiosity 3D

Website

https://curiosity3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Education & Prototyping Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAMADAH

3D Printing, CAD & Digital Fabrication Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Robotics, Engineering & Makerspaces

SECONDARYIMAAAJAB

Additive Manufacturing Education & Academic Programs

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing R&D, Training & Certification

SECONDARYIMAAACAA

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Printing Software (CAD/CAM, Slicing, Simulation, Workflow)

SECONDARYIMAAAHAE

Scan-to-CAD & Reverse Engineering Software

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/3D Printing/3D Scanning & Metrology for Additive Manufacturing

SECONDARYHDACAEAH

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Computing Hardware & Peripherals/Printers, Scanners & Imaging Peripherals

Keywords

• 3D printing training
• CAD certification programs
• Additive manufacturing education
• 3D prototyping services
• 3D printer retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Multi-level CAD and 3D printing training programs with Autodesk certification. Programs range from free masterclasses to advanced courses priced between INR 3,999 to INR 55,999. Includes online self-paced, online instructor-led, and offline hands-on formats.
2. 3D Printer Sales: E-commerce sales of 3D printers including Creality Ender series (₹17,999 - ₹55,000), ELEGOO Saturn (₹39,999), and ShaperJet (₹35,000). Products sold directly through the company website shop.
3. 3D Printing Materials/Consumables: Sales of 3D printing filaments including PLA PRO+ (from ₹1,200), ABS+ (₹1,300), and TPU Flex+ (from ₹1,800) in 1kg packs with multiple color options.
4. On-Demand Prototyping Services: Industrial prototyping services for companies including functional prototyping, visual prototyping, small batch manufacturing, and custom projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Curiosity3D delivers multi-level 3D printing and CAD training programs (online and hands-on) with Autodesk certification, including an at-home 3D printer lending model. It sells 3D printers and filaments via its own e-commerce shop and provides on-demand 3D prototyping services to industrial clients.

Product overview

Curiosity3D is an Indian education technology company founded in 2019 that introduces 3D printing technology into Indian education. Its portfolio consists of three interconnected core offerings: (1) multi-level 3D printing and CAD training programs (spanning Level 0 free masterclass through Level 4 industry programs) with Autodesk certification, uniquely providing students a personal 3D printer at their home during training; (2) an e-commerce shop selling 3D printers (Creality Ender-3 V2, Ender-5 Pro, Ender-6, CR-X Pro, ELEGOO Saturn, ShaperJet) and proprietary filaments (PLA PRO+, ABS+, TPU Flex+); and (3) on-demand 3D prototyping services for industry customers including Sony India, Autodesk India, Jindal Rail India, and Harsco. The company also offers specialized tracks for school students (2-year journey), campus ambassadors, and industry-level programs covering generative design and metal additive manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Printing Training Programs Multi-level 3D printing training programs delivered online and hands-on, including at-home 3D printer lending on the hands-on track. Targeted at students and individual learners seeking Autodesk-certified skills in additive manufacturing.
• Advanced Designing on Fusion 360 (Instructor-Led) Instructor-led advanced CAD training on Autodesk Fusion 360 for learners seeking structured, guided skill development.
• Advanced CAD on Fusion 360 (Online Self-Paced) Self-paced online advanced CAD course on Autodesk Fusion 360 for flexible learners.
• Advanced 3D Printing (Hands-On) Hands-on advanced 3D printing program including at-home 3D printer lending, for learners who want practical, equipment-based experience.
• Advanced 3D Printing (Online) Online advanced 3D printing course for learners who do not require hands-on equipment access.
• Resin 3D Printing / SLA Program (Hands-On) Hands-on training in resin/SLA 3D printing, with at-home printer lending on the hands-on track.
• 3D Scanning Program (Hands-On) Hands-on 3D scanning training program with at-home equipment lending.
• Industry-Level Programs Industry-level 3D printing and CAD training programs aimed at professionals and corporate cohorts needing advanced, applied skills.
• Intro Masterclass Free introductory masterclass in 3D printing and CAD, used as a top-of-funnel offering for new learners.
• School Student Programs Structured 3D printing and CAD programs designed for school-age students (typically K-12), targeting early STEM/3D printing exposure.
• On-Demand 3D Prototyping Services Industrial 3D prototyping service using FDM and SLA printers, delivered to corporate clients for one-off and low-volume production needs.
• Curiosity3D E-Commerce Shop Online store selling 3D printers and filaments directly to customers.
• Creality Ender-6 FDM 3D Printer FDM 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop for hobbyist, educational, and prototyping use.
• Creality Ender-5 Pro FDM 3D Printer FDM 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop for hobbyist, educational, and prototyping use.
• Creality Ender-3 V2 FDM 3D Printer Entry-level FDM 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop for hobbyist, educational, and prototyping use.
• ELEGOO Saturn LCD 3D Printer Resin/LCD 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop for high-detail printing applications.
• Creality 3D CR-X Pro Dual Color 3D Printer Dual-color FDM 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop.
• ShaperJet 3D Printer ShaperJet branded 3D printer sold through the Curiosity3D shop.
• PLA PRO+ Filament Premium PLA filament consumable sold through the Curiosity3D shop for FDM printing.
• ABS+ Filament ABS filament consumable sold through the Curiosity3D shop for FDM printing requiring stronger, heat-resistant parts.
• TPU Flex+ Filament Flexible TPU filament consumable sold through the Curiosity3D shop for elastic/soft 3D printed parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250+ hours of 3D printing completed for single Autodesk rover project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• AutodeskcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Autodesk Authorized Learning Partner providing official certification programs. Students receive Autodesk certificates upon completion. Partnership includes access to Fusion 360 software training and ATC (Authorized Training Center) status.
• Paul Croft (Ultimaker UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor network member serving as Director at Ultimaker UK. Provides industry expertise and guidance for 3D printing education programs.
• Hanifeh Zarezadeh (Photocentric UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor network member serving as 3D Materials Manager at Photocentric UK. Provides expertise in 3D printing materials for training programs.
• Steven Taylor (3DGBIRE UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor network member, Autodesk Certified GOLD Trainer at 3DGBIRE UK. Provides advanced training expertise and certification support.
• Delhi Technological University (DTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity network partner providing 3D printing education programs. Multiple student projects originate from DTU including the Design to Combustion engine project.
• Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity network partner with significant student participation. Multiple student project stories from MAIT including drone, spice grinding machine, and archery equipment projects.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity network partner for 3D printing education and student recruitment.
• Sony India Pvt. Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry customer for prototyping services. Completed scaled up model of earphones for Sony launch event in India.
• Jindal Rail India Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry customer for rail industry prototyping. 3D printed components for refueling vehicles and aviation systems.
• HarscomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry customer for industrial 3D printing services and prototyping projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Skill-Lync: India-based EdTech platform offering engineering upskilling courses for college students and professionals. Comparable as an India-focused engineering EdTech targeting the same student persona with paid multi-level programs and certification.
• Tinkerly: Indian STEM and maker-education company running STEM labs and robotics/3D printing programs in schools. Comparable as a regional STEM-education peer targeting school and early-college learners with hands-on making.

Others

• Creality: Chinese 3D printer manufacturer whose Ender and CR-X Pro models Curiosity3D resells. Comparable as an upstream hardware partner whose product line and pricing directly determine Curiosity3D's hardware resale economics.
• Internshala: India's largest student internship and online training platform with a broad EdTech catalog including technical skills. Comparable as an India-focused student EdTech channel that intersects with Curiosity3D's learner demographic.
• Ultimaker: Dutch professional FDM 3D printer manufacturer; Paul Croft (Director, Ultimaker UK) is named in Curiosity3D's mentor network. Comparable as an industry partner and ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Divide By Zero Technologies: India-based 3D printer manufacturer and service provider offering FDM printers and on-demand printing services. Comparable as an India-focused 3D printing hardware-and-services player that overlaps with Curiosity3D's prototyping and equipment distribution.
• Think3D: Indian on-demand 3D printing and prototyping services company serving enterprise customers. Comparable as a domestic 3D prototyping services competitor overlapping with Curiosity3D's industrial services arm.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Global CAD/PLM software vendor and operator of the Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) network that certifies partners like Curiosity3D. Comparable as the broad incumbent whose Fusion 360 platform and direct training programs underpin Curiosity3D's curriculum.

Regional players

• Imaginarium: Mumbai-based 3D printing service bureau and product design firm with industrial customers. Comparable as an India-headquartered 3D services and design player competing for similar enterprise prototyping workloads.
• Robocraze: Indian e-commerce retailer of 3D printers, filaments, and STEM kits. Comparable as a domestic channel competitor in the same 3D printer and filament resale market that Curiosity3D serves through its shop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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