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The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent, global charity with the mission to enable all young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and AI. We empower schools to teach computing and AI through high-quality classroom resources, purpose-built software, and teacher professional development. We inspire millions of young people to become tech creators through a global network of coding clubs, project-based instructional materials, and engaging challenges. We undertake original research to deepen our understanding of the teaching and learning of computing and AI, and use that knowledge to advance the field. Our work is particularly focused on young people who lack access to computing and AI education or come from backgrounds underrepresented in technology industries. Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We are building a global movement, with teams in India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, UK, and USA, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 60 countries.

Founded in 2011, KiwiCo delivers seriously fun science, art, and engineering crates that are designed by our expert team and tested by kids. With over 50 million crates delivered worldwide, we inspire kids to think bigger and explore the world around them.

Adafruit was founded in 2005 by MIT engineer, Limor "Ladyada" Fried. Her goal was to create the best place online for learning electronics and making the best designed products for makers of all ages and skill levels. In the last 15 years, Adafruit has grown to over 100+ employees. Adafruit has expanded offerings to include tools, equipment, and electronics that Limor personally selects, tests, and approves before going in to the Adafruit store. Adafruit is a 100% woman owned manufacturing company, a certified Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE), a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and WOSB. During the COVID-19 outbreak Adafruit Industries is operating as an essential service and manufacturing business: NYC – Executive Order 202.6 making PPE and medical device components. Adafruit was appointed to the Small Business Sector Advisory Council by the City of New York to help restart the NYC economy. Post pandemic New York City launched a new Industrial Working Group which Adafruit is Co-Chairing, bringing together leaders from across the city’s industrial and manufacturing sectors with academics and policy experts to redefine the sectors’ needs and opportunities. In 2024 Adafruit moved to Industry City! Brooklyn, New York! Industry City is a six-million-square-foot ecosystem in Brooklyn, NY - a bustling workplace for professionals across multiple disciplines including USA advanced electronics manufacturer Adafruit Industries! After hours and on weekends, Industry City becomes Brooklyn’s unofficial backyard, offering live music, festivals, dining, and tons of retail.