Thimbleio

Thimble.io is a US-based education company located in Buffalo, New York. Thimble.io offers educational programs focused on teaching children aged 10 and older engineering and programming concepts. Their curriculum includes in-person instruction and an online learning portal featuring tutorials. Thimble.io provides hands-on kits that guide students through projects like building robots, weather stations, and alarm clocks. The curriculum aligns with NGSS and Common Core standards, preparing students for more advanced engineering and computer science courses. Thimble.io aims to make STEM subjects more accessible and engaging for teachers and students. They have secured a state-wide contract through BOCES in New York and have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, including a successful $300,000 Kickstarter campaign, a first-place win at SXSW 2017 in the World Innovation Technology category, and second-place honors at the UPS Export Challenge. For more information about Thimble.io, visit their website at thimble.io.