Announcing the WInners of the 2026 Tools Competition!

2026 Winner

FUNKE SENSE LAB

Making STEM learning more accessible through augmented reality, audio guidance, and hands-on science kits

Kenya

Focus Area:

K-12 Learning

Prize Level:

Catalyst Prize

Project Description

FunKe Sense Lab is a multisensory science learning tool that helps children see, hear, and do science. The tool combines augmented reality, step-by-step audio guidance, and physical science kits so learners can understand experiments without relying only on reading. It is designed especially for neurodiverse learners, including children with dyslexia and ADHD, as well as learners in low-resource classrooms. By making science concepts visible, audible, and hands-on, FunKe Sense Lab helps children build confidence, comprehension, and curiosity in STEM.

Meet Our Team

Tracey Shiundu

CEO, FunKe Science Limited

Dennis Njagi

Design and Tech Lead, FunKe Science Limited

Peter Sang

Finance and Admin Lead, FunKe Science Limited

Kaimuri Karauki

CEO, Learning Differently