ThinkZone

ThinkZone is a Cuttack-based startup providing low-cost education to underprivileged children in rural Odisha.

Education, EdTech/Education

Basic Information

ThinkZone uses a ‘school-in-a-box’ model that contains a set of age- and study-level appropriate, curriculum-based items that help engage students in the classroom. These include maps, charts and activity blocks for students and a tablet that is pre-loaded with guided lesson plans and day-wise material for teachers. Classes are held for around three hours a day, six days a week. The initial cost of setting up was Rs 14,000 per box. The teaching process is a mix of activity-based learning, which in turn is based on the resources provided; including visual resources available on the app. Creating a ‘school-in-a-box’ model ensures that the entire process is asset-light and readily implementable even in inaccessible areas. ThinkZone has different programmes help children develop age-appropriate skills and a strong foundation in basic competencies that help them to perform well in their academic careers. The operational cost per child is less than one dollar a month (about Rs 70), which allows ThinkZone to reach out to more families on a limited budget. Moreover, ThinkZone identifies and trains young women with potential as teachers who can create a positive societal change in their respective communities, thereby extending the social impact well beyond the schools itself.

Legal Name

ThinkZone Edubridge Private Limited

Headquarters

Cuttack, Odisha, India

Founding Date

2014

No. of Employees

11 to 20

Core Team

Binayak Acharya

Founder & CEO