Knowness Joins the University of Birmingham Elevate Startup Incubator at the Exchange

We are thrilled to announce that Knowness has been selected to join the University of Birmingham’s prestigious Elevate Startup Incubator at the Exchange! This is a major milestone for our team and a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with some of the most innovative minds in the UK, furthering our mission to make learning accessible to everyone.

A Boost for Our Mission

Being part of the Elevate Incubator will provide us with invaluable resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that will help propel Knowness to the next level. We’ll have the chance to work alongside other leading startups, learn from experienced business advisors, and gain insights that will help us refine our approach. Most importantly, this opportunity will allow us to accelerate our mission of making high-quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of location or background.

About Knowness

Welcome to Knowness! We are a complete education platform dedicated to taking users on a lifelong learning journey. Whether you’re a school student preparing for exams or an adult learner looking to acquire new skills, Knowness is designed to meet your educational needs. Our platform offers courses and communities in a wide range of subjects, catering to those seeking general knowledge, further education, or career guidance.

For school students, Knowness provides subject-specific resources aligned with exam boards, helping you excel in your GCSEs, A-Levels, and beyond. Our platform is the perfect companion for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of a subject in an easily accessible, centralised space.

Curious to learn more? Check out our profile on the Elevate programme website to see how we are driving change in education.

The Journey So Far

Knowness was born from a simple question: “Why isn’t there a place where you can learn a subject outside of school or university?” In today’s digital age, we have access to limitless information—textbooks, YouTube videos, Wikipedia—but it’s all scattered and unstructured. Finding the right resources can be time-consuming and overwhelming. Noor, our Founder and CEO, created Knowness to solve this problem by bringing everything you need to learn a subject into one convenient platform.

Since launching our MVP in 2023, Knowness has grown rapidly, attracting over 10,000 users from more than 160 countries. Our platform is used by both current students and lifelong learners who are eager to expand their knowledge and skills. We are proud of the community we’ve built and are constantly working to make our platform even better.

The Next Phase: Partnering with Schools

With thousands of students already benefiting from Knowness, our next step is to partner directly with schools and educational institutions. Our goal is to enhance academic outcomes, support students’ further education, and provide valuable career guidance. By working with schools, we hope to make a positive impact on student success and ensure that every learner has access to the best educational resources available.

The Elevate programme will be instrumental in helping us establish these partnerships. Through its support, we aim to connect with more schools, improve our platform, and create tailored solutions that meet the needs of educators and students across the UK.

Looking Ahead

Joining the University of Birmingham’s Elevate Startup Incubator marks an exciting chapter in the Knowness journey. We look forward to learning, growing, and expanding our impact in the world of education. Together with the support of the Elevate programme, we are confident that we can make a meaningful difference in how people learn, study, and succeed.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to evolve and expand Knowness!