Kide Science

Kide Science, based in Helsinki, Finland, provides story-based, hands-on science experiments and play-based STEAM lessons for children aged 3-8, rooted in University of Helsinki research. Their digital platform supports educators and parents with inquiry-driven activities that utilize everyday objects to foster curiosity, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding through engaging narratives set in the fictional world of Supraland. The company engages over 1 million children globally across more than 30 countries and has raised €3.5 million in funding. Kide Science received early investment from Reaktor and was fully acquired by Accelerate Learning Inc. in October 2023. The organization was founded in 2017 by Jenni Vartiainen, Sari Hurme-Mehtälä, and Aino Kuronen. Its business model centers on sells research-backed lesson plans, content platforms, and teacher training to educators and parents, previously relied on face-to-face training and PDFs, now scaled via digital platform after acquisition.