Al Nayzak

What Al Nayzak does

Al Nayzak is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan educational and scientific institution founded in Jerusalem in 2003 by Dr. Aref Husseini. The organization specializes in STEM, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and innovation programs serving children, youth, educators, and families across Palestinian territory, with over 32,000 annual beneficiaries. Its product portfolio is organized under three pillars (Science and Society, Innovation in Education, and Innovation in Economy) and includes the Jerusalem Innovation Park International School (JIPIS, an IB Primary Years Programme candidate school), the Interactive Science and Technology Centers (ISTC/RSTC), the Horizons Academy scholarship and university preparation program, Yalla Neqra (a literacy platform for ages 5-12), Tech-Talent (a STEAM program featuring NASA exchange), FabLabs, educational games, and various sub-brands (DASI, Yalla Nudrus, Young Researcher Program, Jenan Market, Afaaq Academy, Yusra Rasheed Kanaan Program for Girls' Empowerment). Underlying technology consists of an external Edunation student/parent portal, FabLab fabrication equipment, and basic web-based educational games; no proprietary AI/ML systems are documented.

Revenue mechanics combine program fees (JIPIS tuition and 150 NIS application fees, summer camps at 1,550 ILS per child), grants and donations from international institutional funders including the European Union, USAID, the Government of Canada, and the Anabtawi Family, and project-based partnership funding. The go-to-market is community-led, leveraging an extensive network of partner schools, science centers, and family engagement channels across Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Nablus, with international connections through ECSITE, ASTC, NAMES memberships and a NASA exchange program. The customer base is segmented into primary personas (children/youth ages 5-18 and teachers/educators) and secondary segments (families, schools/institutions). Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, and the organization has received international recognition including the 2023 Schwab Foundation Social Innovator Award and the 2017 Takreem Award.

Name

Al Nayzak

Legal name

Al Nayzak Organization for Supportive Education and Scientific Innovation

Website

https://alnayzak.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al Nayzak is a Jerusalem-based non-profit founded in 2003 that delivers STEM, TVET, and innovation programs to over 32,000 Palestinian children, youth, educators, and families annually through international schools, science centers, literacy platforms, and STEAM training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE), Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Science education centers
• Youth innovation programs
• International school services
• Non-formal science learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Tuition and Fees: JIP International School generates revenue through tuition fees, application fees (150 NIS), and related educational services. The school is working toward IB authorization for Primary Years Programme.
2. Program Registration Fees: Summer camps and educational programs charge registration fees. Summer camp: 1,550 ILS with lunch, 1,350 ILS without lunch, with sibling discounts available.
3. Donations and Grants: As a non-profit organization, Al Nayzak relies on donations, institutional grants, and support from international partners and donors to fund operations and expand programs.
4. Partnership and Project Funding: Strategic partnerships with local and international institutions provide funding for specific projects like the Jerusalem Creativity Oasis, Adel Zuaiter School building, and various educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Al Nayzak is a non-profit educational organization that delivers STEM-focused formal and non-formal education programs for youth and communities in Palestine. It operates the Jerusalem Innovation Park International School (IB-aligned, Pre-K to Grade 5), a network of Interactive Science and Technology Centers (ISTC/RSTC), and specialized programs including Horizons Academy, Yalla Neqra, Tech-Talent, and FabLabs. The organization serves 32,000+ beneficiaries annually through a combination of school tuition, program fees, donations, and institutional grants.

Product overview

Al Nayzak is an independent educational and scientific institution established in Jerusalem in 2003, operating as a non-profit organization that specializes in STEM education, guidance, and research. The organization oversees a portfolio of programs and projects under three organizational pillars: Science and Society, Innovation in Education, and Innovation in Economy. The product portfolio includes the Jerusalem Innovation Park (JIP), which encompasses the Jerusalem Innovation Park International School (JIPIS) and an interactive science center; Horizons Academy for university preparation; Yalla Neqra for literacy; Interactive Science and Technology Centers (ISTC/RSTC) for informal science learning; Tech-Talent for STEAM training with NASA exchange; and various educational games, Fab Labs, and community programs including DASI, Yalla Nudrus, Young Researcher Program, and Summer Camps. The organization serves over 32,000 beneficiaries annually through its extensive network of centers and partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jerusalem Innovation Park (JIP): An innovative educational complex on Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, combining an international school and interactive science center.
• Horizons Academy
• Yalla Neqra
• Interactive Science and Technology Centers (ISTC/RSTC)
• Tech-Talent

Products and services

• Jerusalem Innovation Park (JIP) An innovative educational complex perched on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, combining an international school with an interactive science and technology center designed to foster critical thinking, innovation, and cultural understanding for children and youth.
• Jerusalem Innovation Park International School (JIPIS) An IB-inspired international school for Pre-K through Grade 5, working toward IB Primary Years Programme authorization, offering inquiry-based learning and holistic child development for families in Jerusalem.
• Horizons Academy A scholarship and university preparation program that develops and supports talented secondary school students with knowledge and tools needed to compete for top universities worldwide.
• Yalla Neqra A reading and literacy program for children aged 5-12, featuring engaging stories in Arabic and English, educational games, videos, and songs with teacher supervision and progress tracking.
• Interactive Science and Technology Centers (ISTC/RSTC) Year-round interactive science learning spaces in Ramallah (RSTC) and Jerusalem (within JIP) offering activities and programs for all community members, serving as hubs for educational school trips, science festivals, and community activities.
• Tech-Talent A STEAM training and talent development program featuring hands-on training, community challenges, mentorship, and U.S. exchange opportunities with NASA and partner institutions for students and teachers.
• Educational Games Suite Interactive educational games including Science Memory (card matching game about scientists), Challenge Yourself (14 challenges), and T-Quest (tangram puzzle game) that develop memory, analytical skills, and spatial reasoning.
• Al-Nayzak Summer Camp Annual summer camp for children aged 6-11 featuring hands-on science, creative arts, coding, technology, music, sports, and outdoor activities at the Interactive Science and Technology Center.
• Yusra Rasheed Kanaan Program for Girls' Empowerment Program providing exceptional education and empowerment opportunities for girls in grades 11-12 from Jaffa, Lod, and Ramla, with academic support, scholarships, and leadership development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,000+ beneficiaries served annually across all programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Palestinian Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Government ministry partnering with Al Nayzak for educational initiatives, including the Adel Zuaiter School project in Nablus and broader STEM programs.
• Nablus MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Local government authority in Nablus partnering with Al Nayzak for the Adel Zuaiter School building project and community development.
• ECSITE (European Network of Science Centers and Museums)coreOthersActive member of ECSITE, the European Network of Science Centers and Museums, providing access to global best practices, resources, and collaboration opportunities in science education.
• ASTC (The American Association of Science and Technology Centers)coreOthersActive member of ASTC, The American Association of Science and Technology Centers, connecting with American science education institutions and programs.
• NAMES (North Africa and Middle East Science Centers Network)coreOthersActive member of NAMES, the North Africa and Middle East Science Centers Network, enabling regional collaboration in science education.
• Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (City of Sciences and Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench science museum and educational institution, likely providing expertise and collaboration for science center development and programs.
• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Tech-Talent program, NASA provides exchange experiences for top Palestinian students and teachers, connecting them with U.S. partner institutions and space-related learning opportunities.
• World Economic Forum/Schwab FoundationflagshipOthersRecognition of Dr. Aref Al-Husseini as a Social Innovator in 2023, providing global platform and network access for Al Nayzak's educational mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• INJAZ Al-Arab: Regional nonprofit delivering workforce-readiness, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs to Arab-world youth across multiple countries. Highly comparable to Al Nayzak in mission (youth empowerment through education), nonprofit structure, and reliance on corporate and institutional partners, though INJAZ operates across the broader MENA region rather than a single territory.
• ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid): US-based nonprofit delivering education, health, and economic development programs in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan with USAID and donor funding. Comparable as a US-funded nonprofit working in Palestinian education and community development; broader scope than Al Nayzak but similar donor and operational profile in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Sesame Workshop: Global nonprofit producing educational content and programming (including Sesame Street international co-productions for children in the Middle East) to advance literacy, numeracy, and STEM for underserved children. Comparable as a nonprofit education-content producer with international co-productions, though at much larger scale and broader geography than Al Nayzak.
• Khan Academy: Large nonprofit providing free, world-class STEM and supplemental education content to learners globally, including translated Arabic content. Comparable as a nonprofit expanding access to quality STEM/educational content for underserved learners; differs in being primarily digital-first rather than operating physical science centers.
• Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre: Australia's national science center combining interactive exhibits, school programs, and STEM outreach — comparable as an interactive science center operator delivering informal STEM education. Differs as a government-funded national institution rather than an NGO; included as a science-center model peer.
• Education Above All (Qatar Foundation): Qatar-based foundation funding education access, youth empowerment, and STEM programs across the developing world, including Palestine. Comparable as a well-funded education-access nonprofit with international development mandate; differs in scale, governance structure, and regional headquarters.

Direct peers

• Code.org: US-based nonprofit focused on expanding access to computer science and STEM education in schools, with significant donor and partner-driven funding. Highly comparable mission (STEM access, school partnerships, teacher training), similar nonprofit-donor model, though operating at much larger US-centric scale.
• Palestine Education for Employment (EFE-Palestine): Local Palestinian affiliate of the global EFE network providing employability, soft-skills, and entrepreneurship training to Palestinian youth. Closely comparable as a Palestine-focused nonprofit delivering youth capacity-building programs with international donor support, though focused on employment rather than STEM content.

Emerging players

• Maker Ed: US-based nonprofit expanding maker education and FabLab-style hands-on learning in schools and communities. Comparable as a nonprofit enabling hands-on STEM and maker/FabLab learning for youth, similar to Al Nayzak's FabLabs and science-center model, though operating in the US.
• We Love Reading: Jordanian-origin nonprofit running a community-based reading and literacy program for children across the Arab world, led by a recognized social entrepreneur. Comparable as a regional nonprofit literacy/education platform targeting Arab children with a founder-led, donor-supported model — similar in scope and impact-mechanism to Yalla Neqra.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Alnayzak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alnayzak-organization

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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