NextWaveSTEM
A comprehensive EdTech provider offering turnkey K-12 STEM solutions that integrate hands-on curriculum, equipment kits, and teacher professional development focused on emerging technologies.
- CEO / Founder
- Udit Agarwal
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $250K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Maverick Energy Solutions, Verizon
Technology & Products
Key Products
NextWaveSTEM provides curriculum, hardware kits, and professional development for K-12 STEM education, focusing on emerging technologies such as drone coding, 3D printing, AI literacy, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and hydroponics.
Technological Advantage
The 'All-in-One' business model removes the barrier to entry for schools by sourcing hardware, developing proprietary curriculum, and providing the training required to sustain the program without external specialists.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Simplifies the implementation of complex emerging technologies in classrooms by providing an 'all-in-one' solution that combines NGSS-aligned curriculum with necessary hardware and certified teacher training.
How They Differentiate
Offers a unique dual-delivery model ('We-Teach' with certified instructors or 'You-Teach' with teacher training) and provides NGSS-aligned curriculum in both English and Spanish, specifically designed for emerging technologies like drones and AI.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
K-12 schools (public, private, and charter), school districts, libraries, community centers, and educational non-profits.
Industry Verticals
["Education (K-12)","EdTech","Career and Technical Education (CTE)","After-School Programming"]
Competitors
Project Lead The Way (PLTW), Pitsco Education, STEM.org
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Partnered with over 500 schools and community centers; impacted 150,000+ students; estimated annual revenue of $3.8M.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 2017 by Udit Agarwal to bridge the STEM gap in Chicago schools.","Secured a $250,000 grant from Maverick Energy Solutions in 2019 to expand across Illinois.","Partnered with Verizon in 2020 for the 'Equity in Education' grant initiative.","Named a Tier 2 Certified Core Partner for Chicago Public Schools.","Recipient of the 2024 EdTech Leadership Award from EdTech Digest.","Launched a new K-12 Grant Program for AI Literacy Education in June 2025."]
Notable Customers
Academy Charter School (New York)