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Overview
The Knowledge Society runs a 10-month weekend accelerator for students in grades 7–12, available in multiple cities and online. It uses project-based learning, mentorship, and teamwork to teach emerging technologies such as AI and nanotechnology, with sessions on weekends to fit school schedules. It differentiates itself by targeting younger students with a nationwide and virtual program, plus a charitable arm that provides financial aid and a strong community focus. Its goal is to prepare the next generation of innovators and leaders who can tackle major global challenges.
About The Knowledge Society
Industries
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$270K
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2016
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What believers are saying
- TKS students build projects with Google and OpenAI gaining real AI skills.
- TKS actively recruits students aged 13–17 for Sep 2026 cohort.
- TKS fosters systems thinking and boss mentality for future innovators.
What critics are saying
- High pricing drives customer churn among middle-income families in 6–12 months.
- Cult-like culture triggers parent backlash and enrollment collapse in 9–15 months.
- Financial aid dependency creates revenue volatility risking program cuts in 12–18 months.
What makes The Knowledge Society unique
- TKS exposes students to 40+ emerging technologies beyond traditional school curricula.
- TKS offers 90%+ financial aid for needs-based student support.
- TKS provides 1-on-1 mentorship from 200+ global industry experts.
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Funding
Total Funding
$270k
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Company News
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is deepening its commitment to youth innovation with up to $367,000 in new funding for The Knowledge Society (TKS), a global accelerator program preparing high school students to tackle real-world challenges in AI, quantum, and other emerging fields. The investment comes as Alberta grapples with a youth unemployment rate […]
Today, Neurable is proud to announce its partnership with The Knowledge Society (TKS), an organization providing rigorous 10-month STEM and entrepreneurship programs for more than 1,000 students across 32 countries.
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About The Knowledge Society
Industries
Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning
Education
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$270K
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2016
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