Technodiscovery

What Technodiscovery does

Technodiscovery (Stichting TechnoDiscovery) is a Dutch non-profit foundation established in 2010 and headquartered at Bovenbuurtweg 7, Ede, Netherlands, that operates a hands-on learning and discovery center for primary school students (Groep 1-8), first- and second-year secondary school students (VO Leerjaar 1-2), and their teachers. Programs are structured around the proprietary '7 Werelden van Techniek' (7 Worlds of Technology) pedagogical framework and delivered via approximately 20 mission-based challenges spanning LEGO Mindstorms robotics, VR environment building (Gravity Sketch, Delightex), 3D design with Tinkercad, drone programming, Micro:bit, MakeyMakey electronics, and STEAM Challenge cards.

The foundation runs multiple product lines: the physical TechnoDiscovery learning center at Kenniscampus (Technova College), the TechnoClub after-school subscription program for children aged 8-12, the TechnoBoxen educational resource boxes, the 'Meer techniek in de klas' teacher-training program, and online lesson packages delivered through a partnership with Hubhub School. Revenue is generated through four streams: educational program fees from non-affiliated schools, TechnoClub subscriptions (€30/month or €5/session), event participation fees (€10 per duo), and government subsidies/donations including ANBI-certified tax-deductible contributions. Schools under the CNS Ede, SKOVV, and PROOMINENT koepel networks participate free of charge.

Go-to-market is event-driven and partnership-driven rather than sales-led. The foundation reaches schools through three channel-partner koepels, on-site visits to the Ede center, school visits by its two techniekcoaches, online lessons, and participation in national events including Girls' Day, FIRST LEGO League regional finals, and LEGO summer specials. Operational program management is provided by Knooppunt Techniek, and the organization is supported by over 50 'Vrienden van TechnoDiscovery' local business partners, co-funding from Gemeente Ede and Provincie Gelderland, and ANBI status granted on October 9, 2023.

Name

Technodiscovery

Legal name

Stichting TechnoDiscovery

Website

https://technodiscovery.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Technodiscovery (Stichting TechnoDiscovery) is a Dutch non-profit foundation operating a hands-on technology learning and discovery center in Ede, serving primary and secondary school students and teachers in the Foodvalley region through mission-based STEM programs, after-school clubs, and teacher training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maker / DIY Electronics & Physical Computing Platforms (EDAFANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

IoT, Sensors & Embedded Systems (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) Programs (EDAMADAI)

Keywords

• STEM education services
• Technology learning center
• School programs
• Children's discovery club
• Teacher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Program Fees: Schools pay fees for participation. Schools affiliated with SKOVV, CNS Ede, and PROOMINENT participate at no cost. Other schools pay for custom programs and workshops.
2. TechnoClub Memberships: Monthly subscriptions of €30 per child for weekly Wednesday afternoon sessions. Free participation in July and August. Per-session rate of €5 also available.
3. Event Participation Fees: Special events like Explore TechnoDiscovery mother-daughter evenings charge €10 per duo.
4. Government Subsidies and Donations: As an ANBI-certified foundation (since October 9, 2023), TechnoDiscovery receives government funding, subsidies from Provincie Gelderland, municipal contributions, and tax-deductible donations from 'Friends of' partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Technodiscovery operates a non-profit learning and discovery center in Ede, Netherlands, where primary and secondary school students engage in hands-on technology activities such as robotics, 3D design, and VR. It also runs the B2C TechnoClub subscription program for individual children, lends TechnoBoxen technology resource kits to schools, and delivers in-class teacher support and custom programs under the "Meer techniek in de klas" (More Technology in the Classroom) initiative.

Product overview

TechnoDiscovery operates as a unified learning and discovery center focused on technology education for primary school students and secondary school students (years 1-2), along with their teachers. The core offering consists of the TechnoDiscovery Learning and Discovery Center itself, where the '7 worlds of technology' educational framework is delivered through hands-on missions and custom programs. Supporting products include the TechnoClub afterschool program for children aged 8-12, the TechnoBoxen educational resource boxes for schools, and the 'Meer techniek in de klas' teacher support program. Digital extensions include online lessons delivered via HubHub School and specialized packages like 'Het Huis van de Toekomst' 3D design curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technodiscovery Leer- en Ontdekcentrum (Learning and Discovery Center) A physical learning and discovery center in Ede, Netherlands where school classes visit to work on technology challenges across seven thematic technology worlds, using tools such as LEGO Mindstorms, VR, 3D design, and micro:bit.
• TechnoClub An after-school subscription club for children to work on technology projects outside school hours. Parents enroll individual children via email; subscription priced at €30 per month per child.
• TechnoBoxen Reservable boxes of technology materials and accompanying lesson ideas that schools can borrow to deliver technology activities in their own classrooms.
• Meer techniek in de klas (More Technology in the Classroom) A program in which Technodiscovery's techniekcoaches visit schools to teach technology lessons and support teachers in delivering technology education in their own classrooms.
• Missies (Missions) Challenge-based learning missions in which students work on practical technology projects using tools such as LEGO Mindstorms, Gravity Sketch, Delightex, and Tinkercad.
• Maatwerk Programma's (Custom Programs) Custom-tailored technology education programs designed and delivered to meet the specific needs of individual schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000th student milestone reached within first 2 years of center opening, demonstrating rapid adoption
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Knooppunt TechniekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Knooppunt Techniek provides program management for TechnoDiscovery. Joop Hazeleger serves as director and Cora van Wijngaarden as project leader. Handles FLL competition organization and overall coordination.
• Provincie GelderlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government that co-funds the 'Meer Techniek in de Klas' program and other initiatives. Toosje Hendriksen from Provincie Gelderland involved in support.
• Technova CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution providing space at Kenniscampus. Students from secondary vocational programs collaborate on workshops with primary school visitors.
• CNS EdecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool cooperative providing free TechnoDiscovery access to member schools. Multiple CNS schools (De Ontdekking, De Vlinderboom) are regular visitors.
• SKOVVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool koepel whose member schools receive free access to TechnoDiscovery programs.
• PROOMINENTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool koepel whose member schools receive free access to TechnoDiscovery programs. Meindert-Jan Bol from PROOMINENT co-developed the 'Meer Techniek in de Klas' program.
• Gemeente EdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government that provides financial support. Wethouder Bram van der Beek overhanded innovation teaching kits to local schools funded by the municipality.
• Hubhub SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing live streaming and interactive classroom technology that enables TechnoDiscovery to deliver online lessons to schools during COVID and beyond.
• IW (Industrieel Wonen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider in electrical and installation technology with six regional companies that trains and places technical personnel. Eva Groeneveld serves as Tech Promotor.
• COG (Stichting Christelijk Onderwijs Gelderse Vallei)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian education foundation and founding partner of TechnoDiscovery (2010). Hosts the website privacy policy and HR recruitment for techniekcoaches.
• Local Business 'Vrienden van TechnoDiscovery'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 50 local companies including construction firms (Bouwbedrijf Kreeft, Kelderman Bouw, Van Grootheest), IT companies (CTS IT, ITN), and industrial firms (Heidenhain, Techtron) that provide expertise, equipment, and role models for student workshops.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mad Science: Mad Science is a global franchise that delivers hands-on science and technology workshops and after-school clubs for children aged 4–12 — highly comparable to TechnoDiscovery's TechnoClub and school-visit mission-based learning format.
• CoderDojo: CoderDojo is a global volunteer-led network of free coding clubs for young people, comparable to TechnoDiscovery's TechnoClub in offering regular technology clubs for children with hands-on programming and maker activities.
• Continium Discovery Center: Continium is a Dutch hands-on science and technology discovery center in Kerkrade, offering interactive STEM experiences for school groups and families — directly comparable to TechnoDiscovery's mission-based learning center model in the Netherlands.
• Science Centre TU Delft: Science Centre TU Delft is a Dutch science center run by TU Delft that offers interactive technology exhibits and school programs for primary and secondary students — a directly comparable hands-on STEM learning destination.

Broad incumbents

• NEMO Science Museum: NEMO is the Netherlands' flagship science museum in Amsterdam, offering hands-on technology exhibits for school children and the general public. It is a broader, larger-scale incumbent in the same Dutch hands-on STEM engagement category as TechnoDiscovery.

Others

• FIRST (FIRST LEGO League): FIRST is the international non-profit that operates FIRST LEGO League, the robotics competition in which TechnoDiscovery hosts regional finals — an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but defining the same youth STEM engagement space.

Regional players

• Explora (Italy): Explora is an Italian children's discovery museum in Rome offering hands-on STEM experiences for school groups — similar hands-on learning center concept in a different national market, and referenced as a partner on the TechnoDiscovery website.

Emerging players

• NXT Museum: NXT Museum in Amsterdam is a newer immersive technology and digital art museum that intersects with TechnoDiscovery's VR and digital design programming (e.g., Delightex, Gravity Sketch), targeting similar school and family audiences with technology experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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