Kai's Education Named one of the Top 50 EdTech Startups
Auckland, NZ – 19th of August, 2024
Kai’s Education, now labelled as an innovator in the field of educational robotics, has been recognized as one of the top 50 EdTech startups in New Zealand and Australia for 2024 by HolonIQ! What a remarkable feat, and we really couldn’t be more proud. This recognition places Kai’s Education among the leading companies making an impact in the educational technology sector across the region. Come learn what this means for us and our next steps!
Here at Kai’s Education, we are utterly committed to fostering future-ready skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Our core products, KaiBot and Kai’s Clan, empower students to explore coding, robotics, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concepts through hybrid physical and virtual environments. Our company’s mission is to inspire students of all ages to become confident creators and innovators in the rapidly evolving digital world! What better way to prepare our younger generations?
"At Kai’s Education, we really believe in nurturing curiosity and creativity from an early age, helping students become problem-solvers and critical thinkers, as well as providing an inclusive platform and space for all."
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“This recognition is something we are all extremely proud of. Our ongoing efforts to revolutionize STEAM education is paying off, and little by little, we can help kids to achieve their true coding mastery,” says Bruce Jackson, Founder and CEO of Kai’s Education. “At Kai’s Education, we really believe in nurturing curiosity and creativity from an early age, helping students become problem-solvers and critical thinkers, as well as providing an inclusive platform and space for all.”
HolonIQ’s 2024 Australia and New Zealand EdTech 50 list highlights the most promising EdTech companies driving innovation and advancing learning across the region. With only 50 startups considered for this honor, being named to this prestigious list underscores Kai’s Education’s dedication to transforming the way students interact with technology.
The recognition comes at a pivotal time as Kai’s Education continues to expand global reach after recent conferences in the States, working on integrating our solutions into schools, extracurricular programs, and homes worldwide. KaiBot, the company’s latest educational robot, has gained international recognition for its versatile and student-friendly approach to teaching coding through block-based and text-based platforms, such as Block.ly and Python.
See us right in the center, under STEAM? What an achievement for us, we couldn’t be prouder!
As a leader in STEAM education, Kai’s Education is not only focused on academic achievement but also on preparing students for the future workforce. We recognize the growing demand for industry qualifications and 21st-century skills that are essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
That’s why we are expanding our curriculum to include studies that equip students with the practical skills and knowledge they need to thrive in various industries. By bridging the gap between education and real-world applications, we ensure that students are prepared to seamlessly transition into the workforce, ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

The future looks bright for Kai’s Education as it continues to break down barriers to coding and robotics education, striving to make STEAM accessible to all learners. The company remains committed to growing its influence in the EdTech industry and shaping the next generation of innovators.
For more information, visit Kai’s Education’s website at kaiseducation.com and read more about the HolonIQ 2024 Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50 list here.
Kai’s Education is a company centered around creating a community that allows for inclusivity and innovation within the classrooms, unlocking coding in a variety of ways. At Kai’s Education, we’re dedicated to reshaping the way students learn about coding and robotics. Our mission is to make STEAM accessible and engaging for all ages, especially through tools like KaiBot and Kai’s Clan. I’m proud to be part of a team that’s focused on fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where students can explore coding through hands-on experiences, especially as someone who has faced difficulties in the education sector due to inclusivity issues. We aim to ignite curiosity and provide the skills students need for the future, all while making learning fun and interactive, using the power of Middle Earth (Aka; New Zealand!)