I²Lab EduTech – STEAM & Robotics
I²Lab EduTech – STEAM & Robotics is the educational innovation unit of I²Lab, the INEKA Innovation Lab. Continuing the legacy of the former AKETH Innovation Robotics Lab (AIRLab), it empowers children and young people through STEAM education, robotics, coding, artificial intelligence, maker activities, and hands-on interdisciplinary projects.
Through experiential and project-based learning, students develop creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and the confidence to solve real-world problems.
Shaping the Future through STEAM, Robotics & Creativity through
Science, Technology & Creativity
I²Lab EduTech – STEAM & Robotics creates an inspiring learning environment where children and young people explore science, technology, creativity, and innovation through practical, hands-on experiences. Its activities help students move from theory to creation by designing, building, testing, and improving their own solutions.
The unit offers robotics activities, coding courses, artificial intelligence workshops, maker projects, STEAM camps, school-based activities, competition preparation, and teacher training. Through these experiences, learners develop technical skills alongside creativity, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and responsible use of technology.
More than a training programme, I²Lab EduTech is a space where young learners become active creators, confident problem-solvers, and future innovators.
WHAT WE OFFER
Robotics & Coding
Hands-on robotics and programming activities that develop computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
STEAM Workshops
Interdisciplinary workshops where learners explore, experiment, design, build, and improve solutions to real-world challenges.
AI & Digital Literacy
Age-appropriate learning experiences that introduce artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and responsible innovation.
Maker Activities & Camps
Creative maker projects, STEAM camps, and school-based activities that make learning active, practical, and inspiring.
Competitions & Teacher Training
Preparation for robotics and STEAM competitions, together with capacity-building programmes for educators and schools.
Through innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning, we help young people build the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to shape a better future.
Learning by Creating, Innovating by Doing
Our Impact
Empowering young learners to become active creators, innovators, and problem-solvers.
Developing creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and digital confidence.
Connecting knowledge with real-world challenges through project-based and experiential learning.
Our Focus Areas
Robotics, coding, programming, and engineering design.
Artificial intelligence, digital literacy, and creative technologies.
STEAM workshops, maker activities, camps, and school projects.
Innovation competitions, educational missions, and teacher training.
Meet STEAM Pirates
At the heart of I²Lab EduTech – STEAM & Robotics lies STEAM Pirates, formerly known as AKETH Pirates, the flagship youth robotics and innovation team of INEKA.
Through hands-on learning, the team brings together students, educators, and mentors to explore robotics, programming, engineering design, artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability, and digital creativity.
STEAM Pirates develops innovative projects, educational missions, and competition entries that connect technology with creativity and social impact. More than a robotics team, it is a growing community of young creators, innovators, and problem-solvers who learn by doing and collaborate to shape the future.
Learn more at: akethpirates.gr
Competitions, Innovation &
Real-World Challenges
Every year, STEAM Pirates participates in national and international robotics, STEAM, and innovation competitions, helping students apply their knowledge, collaborate with others, and present their ideas on regional, national, and European stages.
Through these experiences, learners develop confidence, teamwork, leadership, resilience, communication skills, and a strong innovation mindset.
What Learners Gain
- Build confidence
- Strengthen teamwork and leadership
- Develop communication skills
- Cultivate resilience and an innovation mindset
Where We Participate
- Robotics competitions
- STEAM challenges
- Innovation contests
- National, international, and European presentations
Join the STEAM Community
Whether you are a student, parent, educator, school, municipality, NGO, or public organization, we invite you to become part of the I²Lab EduTech – STEAM & Robotics community.
Join our classes, workshops, camps, competitions, and innovation activities, or collaborate with us on STEAM projects and community-based educational actions.
