Tecnikids

What Tecnikids does

Tecnikids is a Costa Rica-based educational technology company that delivers an integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) ecosystem to schools, students, teachers, and families across Latin America. The company operates four core product pillars: (1) Programas Académicos STEAM, a curriculum program spanning preescolar through diversificado that covers robotics, AI, cybersecurity, virtual reality, electronics, programming, mechanics, and computational sciences and is refreshed annually; (2) The STREAM Lab, a physical after-school maker space for children aged 3+ that uses a four-zone methodology (Investigation, Ideation, Creation, Disclosure); (3) Maker Spaces, an end-to-end design and installation service that builds those same four zones inside schools; and (4) Asesorías y Capacitaciones, ongoing advisory, teacher training, and institutional certification services. The company also runs EXPO STEAM, the largest educational technology fair in Costa Rica (now in its 5th edition), and operates a content platform, {Call: Makers}, that includes a podcast on Spotify and an educational blog.

The underlying "technology" is principally pedagogical and methodological rather than software-native: a proprietary STEAM curriculum framework, a structured maker-space design methodology, and an event-based engagement platform (EXPO STEAM, with 1,200+ competing students and 5,000+ participants expected in 2026) rather than a software product. Distribution is driven by direct enterprise field sales to school administrators and directors, supplemented by community-led acquisition through STREAM Lab free trial classes and an annual flagship event. No proprietary software platform, API, mobile app, or AI/ML system is disclosed; a login portal (Tkplataforma) is mentioned on the website but its functionality is not described.

The business model combines recurring subscription-style revenue from institutional STEAM programs and STREAM Lab after-school fees with professional services revenue from teacher training, certifications, and maker space design and installation, plus transactional/event revenue from EXPO STEAM ticketing and team registrations. The company reports serving 100+ educational institutions in Costa Rica and 400+ across 7 countries, with 30,000+ students impacted to date. The company is privately held, founder/operator-led (with explicit roles including Director Comercial, Director Operativo, Director Internacional, and Subdirectora Internacional), has not disclosed any external funding rounds, and has not published revenue figures.

Name

Tecnikids

Legal name

Tecnikids Costa Rica

Website

https://tecnikidscr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tecnikids is a Costa Rica-based educational technology company that delivers STEAM curriculum programs, teacher training, and maker space design services to 100+ schools in Costa Rica and 400+ institutions across 7 Latin American countries, plus after-school programs and an annual technology fair.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEAM Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE), Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD)

Keywords

• STEAM education services
• Maker space design
• Teacher training programs
• After-school programs
• Curriculum implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Institution Programs: STEAM curriculum programs delivered directly in schools, including teacher training, materials provision, and ongoing advisory services. Operates as an integral advisory service that accompanies institutions in all their technology education needs.
2. Teacher Training and Certifications: Professional development programs for teachers and certification services for institutions in STEAM methodology. Includes ongoing support, class observations, and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
3. EXPO STEAM Event Revenue: Entry fees for educational fair attendees (₡5,000 general, ₡2,500 for seniors/children), team registration fees for competing students (₡30,000 CRC in Costa Rica, $65 USD internationally), and director conference registration.
4. Maker Space Design Services: Design and installation of maker spaces within educational institutions, including personalized environments and advanced technology setup for project-based learning.
5. The STREAM Lab After-School Programs: After-school maker education program with monthly themed projects covering design/construction, mechanics, electronics, and programming. Free trial classes offered for customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tecnikids delivers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) educational programs to schools from preescolar through diversificado, covering robotics, AI, cybersecurity, VR, electronics, and programming. The company complements its curriculum with teacher training, advisory and certification services, the design and installation of Maker Spaces in schools, an after-school program (The STREAM Lab), and an annual competition/fair called EXPO STEAM.

Product overview

Tecnikids is an educational technology company offering an integrated STEAM ecosystem spanning four core pillars: (1) Académicos STEAM — curriculum programs for preescolar through secundaria covering robotics, AI, cybersecurity, VR, electronics, and programming; (2) The STREAM Lab — an after-school maker program and physical lab for children aged 3+; (3) Maker Spaces — design and installation of maker environments in schools; and (4) Asesorías y Capacitaciones — advisory and training services for institutions and teachers. The company also organizes EXPO STEAM, the largest educational technology fair in Costa Rica, and operates a content platform ({Call: Makers}) with a podcast and blog. Tecnikids serves 100+ institutions in Costa Rica and 400+ across 7 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The STREAM Lab: After-school maker space for children ages 3+ offering courses in design and construction, mechanics, electronics, and programming
• EXPO STEAM

Products and services

• Programas Académicos STEAM
• The STREAM Lab
• Maker Spaces
• Asesorías y Capacitaciones
• EXPO STEAM 2026

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• F1 in Schools Costa RicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTecnikids has been an indispensable pillar in teacher technical training for implementing the F1 in Schools program throughout Costa Rica. This partnership supports national competition and student development in engineering and technology.
• STEM.orgminorOthersSTEM.org credentialing and certification partner, shown as alliance on Tecnikids materials. Provides third-party validation of STEM education quality standards.
• STEAMED LATAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance with STEAMED LATAM, co-founded by Giselle Cordero, for regional STEAM education innovation and thought leadership in Latin America.
• EduNovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EduNova and its Country Manager Estíbaliz Pérez for educational innovation initiatives and podcast collaboration on {Call: Makers}.
• 100+ Educational Institutions in Costa RicacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 100 educational institutions across Costa Rica implementing Tecnikids STEAM curriculum programs, with additional 400+ institutions across 7 countries.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: LEGO Education is a global incumbent in classroom STEAM kits, maker-space-aligned hardware, and teacher training, overlapping with Tecnikids' curriculum programs and Maker Space installations but at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Tynker: Tynker is a K-12 coding and STEAM platform sold to schools and families, comparable to Tecnikids' coding, robotics, and computational sciences curriculum offerings.
• KiwiCo: KiwiCo delivers subscription-based STEAM project kits and digital content for K-12 children, closely paralleling Tecnikids' hands-on, multi-channel STEAM delivery model for schools and families.
• MakerKids: MakerKids operates after-school maker and STEAM programs for K-12, including camps and parties, mirroring Tecnikids' STREAM Lab after-school maker program and four-zone Investigation-Ideation-Creation-Disclosure methodology.
• Engineering For Kids: Engineering For Kids delivers after-school STEM classes, camps, and in-school programs to schools and families, comparable to Tecnikids' curriculum programs and supplemental STEAM enrichment model.
• Wonder Workshop: Wonder Workshop provides K-12 robotics and STEAM curriculum adopted by schools worldwide, directly comparable to Tecnikids' school-based STEAM programs and robotics teaching focus.
• iD Tech: iD Tech runs STEM camps, after-school programs, and private lessons for K-12 students, matching Tecnikids' STREAM Lab after-school model and EXPO STEAM event-driven programs.
• Mad Science: Mad Science franchise delivers in-school assemblies, after-school clubs, and camps with hands-on science experiments, very similar to Tecnikids' hands-on STEAM lab activities and in-school programming model.
• MEL Science: MEL Science delivers hands-on chemistry and physics experiment kits to families and schools via subscription, mirroring Tecnikids' hands-on, lab-style STREAM Lab and Maker Science programs.

Emerging players

• STEAMED LATAM: STEAMED LATAM is a regional STEAM-education organization in Latin America working on innovation and thought leadership, making it a comparable emerging player in the same geographic and educational space as Tecnikids, though with a community- rather than curriculum-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tecnikidscostarica5171
• Facebookfacebook.com/tecnikidscr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tecnikidscr
• Instagraminstagram.com/tecnikids.cr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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