Getting children excited about physics, maths, computing and more is no easy task, but science experiments will help them grow up to be great researchers. And how do we raise a new generation of scientists? THIS is how!
Meet Innobox, a box of experiments in 3 fun version that takes children and their parents on a science-based journey of talent discovery, independence and critical thinking.
Each Inobox contains experiments from differet fields of science (physics, mathematics, computing, chemistry and more), and learn about the achievements of Slovenian scientists, researchers and experts. And don't worry, the experiments are safe!
The INNO LAB story was started by Teja Bajt, the founder of Innobox. She is a molecular and cell biologist by education and heart. Teja's greatest joy is to pass on her passion for science to children.
The INNO LAB team has also presented itself to the wider Slovenian public on the popular Štartaj Slovenija 2021 show, and now their idea is ready for foreign markets, the Italian one to be exact. In 2020, INNO LAB generated €30,000 in revenue, which jumped to over €100,000 in 2021. In 2021, they also applied for and successfully obtained a P2 start-up grant, which allowed them to develop faster.
A few words with Teja Bajt, the founder of INNO LAB
1. What would the title 'Slovenian Startup of the Year 2022' mean to you?
A confirmation that the promotion of STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is finally being recognized in Slovenia.
2. When will you become a Slovenian Unicorn?
In 5 years 😊.
3. What does the finalist of the Startup of the Year 2022 bring to the beach?
An inflatable.
4. Any advice for all future entrepreneurs who may be in your shoes next year?
Every nomination or event is a great opportunity to improve your pitch and meet awesome people!
We will find out on 21st June whether INNO LAB will be the team that will earn the prestigious title of Slovenian Start:Up of 2022. The award, which for the fifteenth year in a row has been presented by Start:up Slovenia in cooperation with the Slovene Enterprise Fund, the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, and active stakeholders in the Slovenian ecosystem, will go to the team that with their achievements, actions, reputation and development potential, represents a new generation of Slovenian innovative entrepreneurs.
THE INNOLAB TEAM'S MISSION - TO PASS ON THE PASSION FOR SCIENCE TO CHILDREN - HAS IN FACT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED!
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Content support for recipients of P2, SK75 or SI-SK financial products under the "de minimis" scheme is co-financed from the Slovene Enterprise Fund and the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. This is implemented on the basis of the Content Support for Funds Recipients (SMEs) Programme in the 2018-2023 period, under the Operational Programme for the Implementation of the European Cohesion Policy 2014-2020.
