Kide Science

Kide Science is a world-class, research-based pedagogical model from Finland for early science education for 3-to-8 year-olds all over the world. The play-based STEAM learning model with storytelling functions as an engaging “plug n’ play” tool for teachers. The online platform for educators is complemented with training, lesson plans, peer support and engagement for families. Proven pedagogical methods are based on rigorous academic research conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland by the founder of Kide Science Jenni Vartiainen, who is a leading researcher in the field of play-based science education. 🇫🇮 Kide Science supports children’s scientific thinking, which predicts better learning outcomes in school - with play everything is possible! After we founded Kide Science in December 2017, we have won many awards, have customers from over 30 countries and were acquired by Accelerate Learning Inc. 🇺🇸 Do you want to join our success story and help future grown-ups and decision-makers? Join us on a thrilling science adventure that has long-lasting effects.
Location Finland
Website kidescience.com
Founded 2017
Employees 11-50
Industries Education, Media & Entertainment, Service
Business model B2C, B2B
Funding state Seed

Working at
Kide Science

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Free friday beers
Free friday beers

Friday is something special, let's enjoy a beer together.

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“Kide Science is an inspiring solution that sparks the desire to learn and experiment. It provides insights and a joy of learning and appeals to a wide audience. The jury sees the solution massive potential to be an impressive, significant, and even world-changing solution.”

The Jury of the Award, The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture

Key numbers

15

Employees

30

Markets represented

30/70

Male / female ratio

7

Nationalities

1m

People helped

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Team

Founder, Managing Director at Kide Science 🇫🇮 by Accelerate Learning Inc. 🇺🇸

Sari Hurme-Mehtälä

Founder, Senior Product Owner

Aino Kuronen

Founder, Research Lead

Jenni Vartiainen

AU
Growth Lead

Anna Ursin

TK
Technology Director

Tuure Kaunisto

SA
Customer Success Lead

Satu Apukka

TG
Software Development

Tanguy Gérôme

HG
Engagement & Feedback Lead

Helen Gao

ET
Senior Curriculum Lead

Emilia Tuovila

MK
Product Lead

Marju Kettunen-Vaittinen

HS
Business and Office Coordinator

Heidi Swanljung-Aura

NK
Curriculum Lead

Naomi Kerr

UP
Curriculum Lead

Unni Pulliainen

JK
Illustrator & Visual Designer

Jutta Kivilompolo

GR
Growth Lead

Grafton Robinson

BB
User Researcher

Boglarka Brezovszky

MY
Designer

Marta Yaruchyk

Investors

PUBLICFUNDING

Business Finland Company Funding

ACCELERATORS

xEdu

VENTURES

Sparkmind.vc

VENTURES

Tesi: Finnish Industry Investment

EE
VENTURES

Emerge Education

R
VENTURES

Reaktor

ZV
VENTURES

Zanichelli Venture