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STEAMLabs Innovation Academy

A playful innovation world built for young creators.

The STEAMLabs Innovation Academy is a child-focused learning ecosystem where learners build, create, code, experiment and innovate through hands-on experiences in AI, coding, robotics, design and entrepreneurship.

2,500+
Learners enrolled across programmes
120+
Schools and learning communities engaged
4.9Average learner & parent rating
Young learners collaborating on a hands-on project

Inside the Academy

  • Hands-on AI, Coding & Robotics
  • Innovation Bootcamps & Showcases
Call Us+254 719 802 466
Tinkerers
Foundation learners
Explorers
Creative builders
Innovators
Young leaders
35+
Innovation bootcamps and showcases hosted
4.9/5
Average learner and parent programme rating
Learner Strands

Every learner has a place to grow.

The Innovation Academy supports learners through age-appropriate pathways that grow confidence, creativity and innovation capacity.

Young learners collaborating on a hands-on project
Foundation StrandAges 6–9

The Tinkerer

Playful exploration, creativity, confidence building and early coding experiences.

Creative playProblem-solvingStorytellingSimple codingCuriosity
Learners writing code together on screen
Discovery StrandAges 10–13

The Explorer

Coding, robotics, AI awareness and collaborative innovation projects.

Scratchmicro:bitRoboticsDesign thinkingAI literacy
A robotics build session in progress
Advanced StrandAges 14–18

The Innovator

Innovation leadership, entrepreneurship and portfolio-ready projects.

PythonAI projectsPitchingLeadershipEntrepreneurship
Learning Pathways

Six innovation pathways for future-ready learners.

Learners can explore multiple pathways depending on age, interest and innovation goals.

01
Coding & Computational Thinking
02
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
03
Robotics & Engineering
04
Digital Creativity & Design
05
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
06
STEM Research & Problem Solving
Course Catalogue

Choose a course and see available spaces.

Parents and learners can compare courses by pathway, age group, cost, rating, enrolled learners and available spaces before registering.

Costs and available spaces are sample placeholders for the demo and can be updated once the Academy schedule and fees are confirmed.

Scratch Coding Adventures

8 left
Coding & Computational Thinking
Age
Ages 6–9
Duration
6 weeks
Cost
KES 12,000
Rating
★ 4.8
Enrolled
42
Register

Robotics & Engineering Lab

6 left
Robotics & Engineering
Age
Ages 9–13
Duration
8 weeks
Cost
KES 18,000
Rating
★ 4.9
Enrolled
36
Register

AI for Young Innovators

12 left
Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
Age
Ages 10–14
Duration
6 weeks
Cost
KES 15,000
Rating
★ 4.9
Enrolled
58
Register

Game Design Studio

9 left
Digital Creativity & Design
Age
Ages 11–15
Duration
8 weeks
Cost
KES 16,500
Rating
★ 4.7
Enrolled
31
Register

3D Design & Prototyping

10 left
STEM Research & Problem Solving
Age
Ages 12–17
Duration
8 weeks
Cost
KES 20,000
Rating
★ 4.8
Enrolled
24
Register

Young Entrepreneurs Lab

7 left
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Age
Ages 14–18
Duration
10 weeks
Cost
KES 22,000
Rating
★ 4.8
Enrolled
28
Register
Upcoming Events

Upcoming events.

Learners regularly participate in exciting events, competitions and innovation showcases across the STEAMLabs ecosystem.

July 2026

Holiday AI Bootcamp

AI, coding and robotics experiences for young innovators.

August 2026

Young Creators Showcase

Learners showcase games, designs, robotics and innovation projects.

September 2026

STEAMLabs Robotics Challenge

School-based robotics and engineering design competition.

October 2026

Innovation Summit for Teens

Youth innovation, entrepreneurship and mentorship experience.

Watch

Watch young creators at work.

Robotics builds, coding sessions and learner showcases from inside the Innovation Academy.

Watch on YouTube →
Student Showcase

Young creators building real projects.

The Academy celebrates learner portfolios, prototypes, games, robotics builds, apps, designs and innovation pitches.

Parent Hub

Safe, creative technology learning parents can trust.

Parents want children to use technology meaningfully, not passively. The Academy focuses on creativity, safety, collaboration, confidence and practical skills for the future.

Creative screen time
Safe digital citizenship
Project portfolios
Certificates and badges
Parent updates
Future skills guidance
Weekly Challenges

A reason to keep creating every week.

Challenges keep learners practising, experimenting and returning with new ideas.

Coding Puzzle Friday

A weekly creativity and computational thinking challenge.

AI Challenge of the Week

Learners explore responsible AI through guided mini-projects.

Robotics Sprint

Teams build, test and improve simple robotics solutions.

Design for Good

Learners use design to solve real community challenges.

Badges & Achievements

Learners earn badges as they build skills.

Digital badges help learners celebrate growth, build portfolios and show progress across coding, AI, robotics, design and innovation.

Young Coder
AI Explorer
Robot Builder
Creative Designer
Innovation Pitcher
Problem Solver
Parent & Learner Stories

Families love the Innovation Academy experience.

The Academy combines fun, creativity and structured learning experiences that keep learners excited and engaged.

The Academy helped my child become more confident, creative and curious about technology.
Parent
Innovation Academy Community
I built my first game and even presented my innovation project to other students.
Learner
Innovation Academy Community
The project-based approach makes learners excited about problem-solving and teamwork.
Educator
Innovation Academy Community
Contact Innovation Academy

Talk to the Academy team.

Ask about classes, learning pathways, holiday camps, showcases — or anything your young creator needs to get started.

Email us
info@steamlabsafrica.com

Mention Innovation Academy so your enquiry reaches the right team.

Visit us

Nairobi, Kenya

Pan-African reach

Message the Innovation Academy team