Funding And Support
Dynamoid’s science education work has been supported by federal research and development programs, along with accelerator support for the company’s growth.
This support reflects the long-running arc of Dynamoid’s work: first making microscopic biology visible through Powers of Minus Ten, then expanding that foundation into 10k Science, an immersive 3D science learning platform for web and VR.
Federal SBIR Support
Dynamoid has received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) support from both the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
| Source | Program | Project | Base award number |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSF | SBIR Phase I | Powers of Minus Ten | 1014425 |
| NIH / HHS | SBIR Phase I and Phase II | 10k immersive science communication and education | GM146471 |
NSF support helped fund Powers of Minus Ten, Dynamoid’s award-winning educational app that zoomed learners into the human body to explore cells, proteins, and molecules.
NIH support has helped fund 10k Science development, including work on immersive science experiences, researcher and creator workflows, web and VR delivery, AI-guided learning, formative assessment, and educator-facing tools. The NIH-supported 10k work includes Phase I support under R43GM146471 and Phase II support under R44GM146471.
Accelerator Support
Dynamoid also participated in 500 Global’s flagship accelerator program, formerly known as 500 Startups. That accelerator support is part of Dynamoid’s company history as it moved from earlier science visualization products toward the broader 10k Science platform.
Why This Matters
The funding history is useful context for understanding 10k Science. The platform did not begin as a generic VR demo or a one-off classroom activity. It grew through years of science visualization work, federal research and development support, collaborations with scientists and educators, and a product focus on making difficult science more visible, interactive, and assessable.
The same throughline connects:
- Powers of Minus Ten and microscopic science visualization
- Real scientific data and immersive 3D environments
- Researcher-created visualizations and bootcamps
- NGSS-aligned learning design
- AI Guides and spoken student responses
- Educator Dashboard insights and formative assessment
- Web and VR access for classrooms and institutions
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