SCALE InnoTech

What SCALE InnoTech does

SCALE InnoTech Limited (智方創科) is a Hong Kong-based private education technology company that delivers STEAM education programs, IoT-enabled smart campus solutions, and teacher training services to primary schools, secondary schools, kindergartens, and universities. The company's product portfolio spans curriculum frameworks (STEAM @SCALE built on design, computational, and system thinking; STEAMx extending into life education, Chinese culture, and SEL), the proprietary SCALE MakerCloud IoT cloud platform for smart city learning, an integrated Smart Campus IoT Platform that consolidates building systems (lighting, HVAC, access control, fire safety), RFID-based library management, and smart classroom modules, plus the MoodWatch program that fuses STEAM with occupational-therapist-designed SEL content. Hardware resale of educational robotics (KittenBot, ZMRobo, Marty the Robot) is conducted under authorized reseller agreements, and the company organizes the Super AI Track Race Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament as a World Robot Contest execution partner.

The company operates a multi-stream revenue model combining hardware resale margins, professional services (workshops, teacher training at three tiers, curriculum development), managed services for campus infrastructure (design & build), and competition organization fees. Distribution is exclusively domestic Hong Kong through direct sales to schools, an authorized reseller channel for hardware, and event-based engagement via competitions. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rates, and customer contracts are procured by individual institutions. SCALE serves over 100 Hong Kong schools and institutions, including government, aided, religious, and university customers (CUHK, CityU, PolyU, VTC).

The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding history. Ownership appears founder-led, and no management team or headcount data is publicly available. Strategic priorities, as evidenced by recent moves, include broadening the campus solutions vertical, extending competition reach into APAC, and deepening ecosystem partnerships with educational associations and technology providers.

Name

SCALE InnoTech

Legal name

SCALE InnoTech Limited

Website

https://scaleinnotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCALE InnoTech is a Hong Kong-based education technology company providing STEAM curriculum, IoT-enabled smart campus solutions, teacher training, and educational robotics to 100+ schools and universities in Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Technology Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ)

Keywords

• STEAM education solutions
• Smart campus technology
• Educational IoT platforms
• Teacher training services
• Educational robotics products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. STEAM Products Resale: Authorized reseller of STEAM educational products including KittenBot, ZMRobo, and Marty the Robot. Revenue generated from product sales to schools and educational institutions.
2. Educational Services: Provides comprehensive STEAM training programs, workshops, and curriculum development services to schools. Includes teacher training at multiple levels (product training, lesson planning, strategy and curriculum development).
3. Competition Organization: Organizes educational competitions such as Super AI Track Race, serving as execution partner for international robotics competitions.
4. Campus Solutions: Provides smart campus solutions including IoT platform integration, library management systems, smart classroom setup, and design & build services for educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCALE InnoTech provides STEAM education programs, smart campus IoT solutions, and teacher/student training services to schools in Hong Kong. The company delivers its offerings through proprietary platforms including SCALE MakerCloud (an IoT cloud learning platform) and Campus Solutions (integrated smart campus management), supplemented by authorized hardware resale (KittenBot, ZMRobo, Marty the Robot) and competition organization (Super AI Track Race).

Product overview

SCALE InnoTech offers a unified platform-plus-modules portfolio of STEAM education and Smart Campus Solutions. The core offering centers on STEAM @SCALE, an educational approach built on design, computational, and system thinking. This is extended through STEAMx (adding SEL, Chinese Culture, Life Education) and supported by MakerCloud, a cloud platform enabling students to build IoT applications. Campus Solutions provides the physical/digital infrastructure layer via Smart Campus IoT, Library Management, and Smart Classroom modules. Additional modules include MoodWatch (SEL-integrated programming), Student Workshops, Teacher Trainings, and Competitions. The product suite serves schools and educational institutions from primary through secondary levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MakerCloud: SCALE MakerCloud is an integrated cloud platform dedicated to supporting the teaching and learning of Smart City. Through a simple and easy-to-use interface, students can easily create smart applications and learn about IoT. Accessible at makercloud.io.
• MoodWatch
• STEAM
• STEAMx

Products and services

• STEAM @SCALE Core STEAM education approach centered on design thinking, computational thinking, and system thinking to equip students with 21st-century skills through hands-on, experiential learning. Targeted at schools and educational institutions seeking curriculum frameworks.
• STEAMx Extended STEAM education program that integrates additional topics including Life Education, Chinese Culture, Social Emotional Learning, and Intangible Cultural Heritage to provide holistic development and cultural understanding for students.
• SCALE MakerCloud Integrated cloud platform dedicated to supporting the teaching and learning of Smart City concepts. Through a simple and easy-to-use interface, students can create smart applications and learn about IoT technology. Used by primary, secondary schools, and universities.
• Campus Solutions Smart campus solutions suite for educational institutions, integrating Smart Campus IoT Platform (control for lighting, HVAC, access control, conference, inspection, and fire systems), RFID-based Library Management, IoT-connected Smart Classroom, and Design & Build services for educational environments.
• MoodWatch STEAM x Social Emotional Learning program that integrates STEAM programming projects with SEL lessons designed by registered occupational therapists. Students learn to recognize, understand, and manage emotions while building technical skills through coding and game design. Developed in partnership with Shining child development center.
• Student Workshops Diverse range of customizable student workshops covering topics such as Alpha X Robot Car, Marty the Robot, MeowBit Game Development, and micro:bit projects (Inventor, AIoT Trash Bin, Book Sharing machine, Weather Station) using Scratch and Python.
• Teacher Trainings Comprehensive STEAM training for teachers at three levels: Product Training (education product usage), Lesson Planning (designing engaging STEAM lessons), and Strategy/Curriculum Development (school-based STEAM program design).
• Competitions Comprehensive competition training programs and organized events including Super AI Track Race (Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament) designed to develop students' competitive skills in robotics and AI.
• STEAM Products Curated collection of STEAM education tools and hardware including KittenBot products, ZMRobo products, and Marty the Robot v2, available through authorized reseller relationships for schools and educational institutions.

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• KittenBotcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing educational robotics and AI products. SCALE is an authorized reseller of all KittenBot products including KOI AI Camera and AIoT Starter Kit for use in STEAM education programs.
• ZMRobocoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced robotics technology partner. SCALE is an authorized reseller of ZMRobo products including Alpha X robot cars for educational workshops and competitions.
• RoboticalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing Marty the Robot v2 educational robotics platform. SCALE is an authorized reseller of Marty the Robot products.
• 3D Jolly FabsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner in the SCALE InnoTech ecosystem, providing 3D printing and fabrication solutions for educational purposes.
• DORY iGARDENsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• EBSLsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• LIV TECHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• PRISTERsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• QBS SYSTEMSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• ICHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• SCHIDERONsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• CHINESE TECHNICAL PRESSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing technical publishing support for educational materials.
• ENJOYNEERsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• IRON FUTUREsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• SOCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SCALE InnoTech educational technology ecosystem.
• ShiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading child development center collaborating with SCALE on the MoodWatch program. Shining provides Social Emotional Learning (SEL) expertise designed by registered occupational therapists, integrated with STEAM programming projects.
• 香港聯校科技教育協會 (Hong Kong Joint School Technology Education Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMain organizer of Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship. SCALE InnoTech serves as execution partner for this competition event.
• 香港教育大學數學與資訊科技學系 (Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, EdUHK)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament.
• 香港電腦教育學會 (Hong Kong Computer Education Society)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament.
• 中華科技supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament.
• 3DJollyFabsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship and APAC Invitational Tournament.
• 中鳴機器人 (Zhongming Robotics)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical support partner providing Super AI Tracker robotics platforms for the World Robot Contest competitions. Developer of the Super AI Tracker competition system.
• 教學廿一supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting organization for Super AI Track Race 2025 Hong Kong Championship.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: Global incumbent in K-12 STEAM education offering LEGO-based robotics, coding, and curriculum kits (SPIKE, WeDo, Mindstorms). Overlaps with SCALE on hands-on STEAM robotics and teacher training but operates at vastly broader scale and brand strength.
• Tinkercad (Autodesk): Autodesk's free browser-based 3D design, electronics simulation, and block-coding tool widely adopted in K-12 STEAM. Comparable to SCALE on cloud-based, easy-entry design/IoT learning tools for primary and secondary students.
• Arduino Education: Division of Arduino offering STEAM/IoT kits (CTC, Engineering Kit) and cloud platform for K-12 and university classrooms. Overlaps with SCALE on IoT curriculum and MakerCloud-style cloud programming environments at much larger global scale.

Emerging players

• KiwiCo: US-based STEAM subscription and classroom kit company (KiwiCo Education, Eureka Crate, Tinker Crate) serving K-12 with hands-on kits and curriculum. Comparable to SCALE in bundling STEAM hands-on hardware with structured curriculum for schools.
• SAM Labs: London-based STEAM IoT education company offering wireless block-based kits and lesson library. Closely comparable to SCALE MakerCloud in merging IoT hardware with cloud-based, easy-to-use programming for K-12 classrooms.

Direct peers

• Robotical: Scottish edtech behind Marty the Robot — a walking, programmable humanoid used in K-12 STEAM lessons. SCALE is an authorised reseller of Marty the Robot v2, making Robotical a direct product peer and channel partner.
• Sphero: K-12 STEAM robotics and coding education company (Sphero BOLT, indi, RVR) with curriculum and teacher training offerings. Comparable to SCALE in serving primary/secondary STEAM programs with bundled hardware-software-curriculum packages.
• DFRobot: China-based maker/STEAM education hardware and curriculum company (micro:bit accessories, Boson kits, LattePanda). Comparable to SCALE on K-12 IoT/STEAM kit distribution and curriculum integration across Asia-Pacific schools.
• Micro:bit Educational Foundation: Non-profit behind the BBC micro:bit — a block-coding and IoT device used in K-12 STEAM curricula worldwide. Directly comparable to SCALE MakerCloud in combining low-cost IoT hardware with easy-to-use programming for primary/secondary students.
• Makeblock: Asia-based STEAM education robotics and coding platform serving K-12 schools globally with mBot, Codey Rocky, and a software ecosystem. Directly comparable to SCALE's STEAM + IoT + curriculum bundle targeting Hong Kong and APAC schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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