GoScience
Go Science is a privately held Indian omni-channel retail chain, founded in 2023 in Chennai, that sells 700+ curated STEM kits, science toys, robotics kits, and school projects through three flagship stores across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, supported by quick commerce and mobile apps.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersBengaluru, India
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
GoScience firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GoScience
- Legal name
- Go Science
- Website
- https://goscience.in
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- Go Science is a privately held Indian omni-channel retail chain, founded in 2023 in Chennai, that sells 700+ curated STEM kits, science toys, robotics kits, and school projects through three flagship stores across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, supported by quick commerce and mobile apps.
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GoScience industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Educational Toys & STEM Kits Retail
- NAICS
- Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)
- SIC
- Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Educational & Learning Toys Retail (CRALAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail (CRACAKAN), Educational/Children’s Learning Games & Puzzles Retail (CRALALAN)
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Where GoScience is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bengaluru
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
GoScience business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales: One-time sale of STEM kits, science kits, robotics kits, educational toys, school projects, and related products through retail stores, e-commerce website, and mobile applications. Revenue generated from hardware product sales with pricing ranging from entry-level to premium tiers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level products priced ₹0-500 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range products priced ₹501-2000 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium products priced ₹2001+ |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
GoScience product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Go Science operates an omni-channel retail chain specializing in STEM kits, science kits, robotics kits, AR/VR educational products, school projects, and educational toys for children aged 0–15+. The company sells through three flagship retail stores in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, complemented by an e-commerce website, iOS/Android mobile applications, and a free 1–4 hour quick commerce delivery service covering 200+ PIN codes. The catalog includes 700+ curated SKUs from 15+ partner brands plus a proprietary private-label line called the Go Science Classroom Series of pre-wired educational working models.
Product overview
Go Science is India’s first exclusive omni-channel retail chain for STEM kits, science kits, educational toys, and school projects. The company operates physical retail stores in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, combined with a digital platform consisting of a website and mobile applications (Android and iOS). Their portfolio includes over 700 curated products from 15+ brands, plus a proprietary private-label line called Go Science Classroom Series featuring pre-wired educational working models for school projects. Core offerings span science kits, robotics kits, AR/VR tech kits, school projects, arts & crafts, early learning toys, special education needs products, brain games, board games, and NCERT curriculum-based books. The company differentiates through quick commerce delivery (1-4 hours), in-store expert guidance, and a women-led business model focused on hands-on learning.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Go Science Classroom Series: Flagship line of school-project and demonstration kits created for Grades 7-12, featuring pre-wired working models with digital manuals and video guidance.
Products and services
- Go Science Classroom Series Proprietary line of pre-wired educational working models for school projects, science exhibitions, and classroom demonstrations targeted at Grades 7–12 students. Each kit includes a working electronic model, digital manual, step-by-step video guidance, and QR-based learning resources.
- Go Science Android Mobile App Android mobile application for Go Science customers to browse the full retail store catalog, place quick commerce orders, and arrange in-store pickup. Positioned as India's first omni-channel app for quick commerce and retail stores in the STEM, science kit, school projects, and educational toy category.
- Go Science iOS Mobile App iOS mobile application for Go Science customers to browse the full retail store catalog, place quick commerce orders, and arrange in-store pickup. Positioned as India's first omni-channel app for quick commerce and retail stores in the STEM, science kit, school projects, and educational toy category.
- Go Science Quick Commerce Delivery Service Free 1–4 hour home delivery service for STEM kits, science kits, and educational products across 200+ PIN codes in Bengaluru (56+), Chennai (93+), and Coimbatore (43+). No delivery fees, handling fees, or surge charges apply on orders above ₹799, distinguishing Go Science from generic quick commerce marketplaces.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 700 families trust Go Science for STEM learning needs
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Companies that use GoScience
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
GoScience technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
GoScience partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SmartivitycoreGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Smartivity STEM and educational toys. Products include mechanical STEM toys, hydraulic kits, and interactive learning games designed for children ages 4+.
- PlayShifucoreGo Science is an official authorized reseller of PlayShifu AR-powered educational toys and STEM learning kits including Plugo, Tacto, and Orboot products.
- WitBloxcoreGo Science is an official authorized reseller of WitBlox robotics kits, AI kits, and school project STEM products including Solar Kit, Smart Irrigation, and Mega Robotics Kit.
- Butterfly EduFieldscoreGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Butterfly EduFields STEM robotics kits, electronics kits, and educational science experiment sets.
- STEMpediaminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of STEMpedia Wizbot Maxx screen-free coding robots and educational STEM toys.
- FunskoolminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Funskool STEM science kits and educational toys including Force & Motion kit and Pottery Wheel.
- TechXR InnovationsminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of TechXR Innovations SenseXR AR-VR educational controllers for immersive STEM learning.
- Nerd NerdyminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Nerd Nerdy special education needs kits including dyslexia, speech therapy, and sensory integration products.
- Itsy BitsyminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Itsy Bitsy STEM learning kits including solar-powered projects, robotics kits, and sensor-based educational toys.
- HaviminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Havi Elements snap-fit DIY sensor and circuit project kits for school STEM projects.
- FunventionminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Funvention mechanical model DIY kits including Spin Art Machine and Windmill Pen Stand.
- KitstersminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Kitsters arts, crafts, and DIY creative kits for children's artistic development.
- SkillmaticsminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Skillmatics educational games and activity kits including Science Snippets, Up Start strategy games, and sensory activity books.
- Chalk and ChucklesminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Chalk and Chuckles educational games and early learning toys for toddlers and preschoolers.
- ImagimakeminorGo Science is an official authorized reseller of Imagimake Mapology World AR augmented reality educational toys and geography learning kits.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves15 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GoScience competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hamleys India: Iconic specialty toy retailer operating physical stores across Indian metros with multi-category toy assortments including STEM and educational toys. Comparable as a specialty-store-based play and learning retailer, but at far greater scale and with a much broader, non-educational focus.
- Amazon India (Toys & Games): India's largest marketplace with a deep Toys & Games catalog sold by Amazon Retail and third-party sellers including STEM and educational kit brands. Competes with Go Science on price, assortment, and delivery speed, but lacks curated educational guidance and physical showroom experience.
- Flipkart (Toys & Games): Walmart-owned Indian marketplace with a major Toys & Games vertical featuring STEM, robotics, and educational brands. Comparable in online assortment and quick-delivery options but does not replicate Go Science's curated single-category positioning or experiential retail.
Direct peers
- FirstCry: India's largest omni-channel kids and baby retailer, operating FirstCry.com alongside 200+ physical stores. Directly competes with Go Science in educational toys, STEM kits, and school-project supplies for families with children, and dwarfs Go Science in scale and assortment breadth.
Regional players
- Chumbak: Indian Indian-origin D2C and offline specialty retailer of quirky lifestyle, gifts, games, and educational play products with stores in metros. Comparable as a design-led Indian specialty retailer targeting families and gifting occasions, even though its assortment is broader than STEM-only.
Emerging players
- Smartivity Labs: Indian D2C and B2B STEM/educational toy brand that Go Science resells; it also sells direct via its own website and other marketplaces. Comparable as a curator and supplier of STEM kits, with overlapping portfolio (mechanical, hydraulic, robotics kits) and a partially overlapping educational customer base.
- Funskool India: India-based toy manufacturer and brand with a strong STEM and science-experiment kit range, sold both wholesale and direct online. Overlaps with Go Science on STEM kit curation and competes for the same family and school-customer segment.
- PlayShifu: STEM/AR educational toy brand (Plugo, Tacto, Orboot) that Go Science resells and that also sells direct to consumers globally. Overlaps with Go Science's AR/VR kit category and serves the same parents-and-children segment for screen-augmented STEM learning.
- WitBlox: Indian STEM/robotics/AI kit brand that Go Science resells, also sold direct via its own website. Overlaps on robotics, AI, and school-project kits for the same school-age segment in India.
- Butterfly EduFields: Indian STEM/robotics educational kit brand carried by Go Science and also distributed direct. Comparable as a robotics and electronics kit maker competing for the same school-project and hobby audience in India.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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GoScience funding detail
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Investors
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GoScience M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about GoScience
What does GoScience do?
Go Science operates an omni-channel retail chain specializing in STEM kits, science kits, robotics kits, AR/VR educational products, school projects, and educational toys for children aged 0–15+. The company sells through three flagship retail stores in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Coimbatore, complemented by an e-commerce website, iOS/Android mobile applications, and a free 1–4 hour quick commerce delivery service covering 200+ PIN codes. The catalog includes 700+ curated SKUs from 15+ partner brands plus a proprietary private-label line called the Go Science Classroom Series of pre-wired educational working models.
Is GoScience a public or private company?
GoScience is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was GoScience founded?
GoScience was founded in 2023.
Where is GoScience based?
GoScience is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, in the Asia region.
How does GoScience make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales.
Who are GoScience's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hamleys India, Amazon India (Toys & Games) and Flipkart (Toys & Games). FirstCry is listed as a direct peer. Chumbak is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Smartivity Labs, Funskool India, PlayShifu, WitBlox and Butterfly EduFields.
Does GoScience have an API?
No public API is recorded for GoScience.
What industry is GoScience in?
GoScience's product category is Educational Toys & STEM Kits Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRALAFAB, Educational & Learning Toys Retail, with a secondary code of CRACAKAN, DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail. Its NAICS code is 45912 and its SIC code is 5945.