Company Profile

Planet3 Inc
Profile last edited on: 3/23/2023      CAGE: 7EAY1      UEI: V2JUB4XL8GP8

Business Identifier: New frontier in science education
Year Founded
2014
First Award
2016
Latest Award
2016
Program Status
Inactive
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Location Information

3506 Connecticut Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20008
   (202) 245-7550
   N/A
   www.planet3.com,www.exploreplanet3.com
Location: Single
Congr. District: 08
County: District of Columbia

Public Profile

Planet3, Inc. operates an exploration-based digital platform with a game-based narrative utilizing real-world data and next generation science standards to deliver better learning outcomes. Focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math subjects, the firm's interactive platform puts students into an experiential mode where they explore earthÂ’s dramatic history and uncertain future; offers analytics, assessment tools, and professional development for teachers; and provides access to a professional learning community where teachers can connect and collaborate with fellow colleagues worldwide. Founded by former President of the National Geographic Society and National Geographic Explorer and Scientist, Albert Lin, and developed by a team of highly skilled educators Planet3 combines immersive media and state-of-the-art game design with a visionary teaching approach. Built around a proprietary new technology platform, Planet3 brings together scientists, game designers, multimedia producers, and technologists launching a complete interactive middle school science curriculum (Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science) in Fall 2017.

Extent of SBIR involvement

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Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition

Employee Range
25-49
Revenue Range
2.5M-5M
VC funded?
Yes
Public/Private
Privately Held
Stock Info
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IP Holdings
N/A

Awards Distribution by Agency

Most Recent SBIR Projects

Year Phase Agency Total Amount
2016 1 DoEd $147,180
Project Title: Improving Middle School STEAM through Citizen Science within a Digital Learning Platform

Key People / Management

  Tim Kelly -- Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer and Director

  Jason Cherubini -- Controller

  Sridhar Ganesan -- Chief Financial Officer

  Vijay Lakshman -- Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

  Kelly McGrath -- Chief Operating Officer

  Esther Wojcicki

  Albert Yu-Lin

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