23/06/2026
For those not yet familiar with the name, Enkindle Robotics was founded on the belief that coding and robotics education can be far more engaging, practical, and impactful than traditional approaches often allow.
After nearly a decade as a Robotics and Coding educator, its founder recognized an opportunity to connect technical concepts with meaningful, hands-on experiences. He envisioned a world where learners could do more than simply learn how technology works—they could use it to create, solve real problems, work together, and make a positive impact in their communities. Enkindle Robotics was created to bring that vision to life, helping young people develop not only technical skills, but also confidence, creativity, and a sense of purpose.
That gap led to a different model - Enkindle Robotics was soon built around this idea that learners should not only code or build robots, but work together, test ideas, solve problems and actually connect with other children who share the same interest in technology and innovation. Last year, that approach took visible form in the company’s first robotics tournament, which brought together learners from private classes and schools across the community. The event also included a partnership with the World Robot Olympiad, giving learners a formal platform for recognition.
That practical emphasis runs through the business’s teaching model. Enkindle Robotics uses challenge-based learning in every class, encouraging children to apply what they have learned through hands-on tasks and real problem-solving experiences. When code fails or a robot does not perform as expected, learners are pushed to rethink, test again and work back through the problem. The point is not only technical competence, but the development of perseverance, critical thinking and confidence.
It goes without saying that the business sees robotics and coding less as just a subject but as a tool for preparing young people for a changing job market and for shaping the mindset needed to function in it. Learners are encouraged to “Look Up” - to look beyond the classroom, identify problems in the world around them and think about how they might improve them. In that way, Enkindle Robotics is trying to develop more than coders. It is trying to develop ownership, character and a habit of innovation.
Launching that vision here in Bloemfontein came with its own set of challenges - building awareness and trust takes time here in the City of Roses, where community ties and personal recommendations carry tons of weight. The business says word-of-mouth referrals from parents, schools and teachers quickly became one of its strongest growth drivers, helping establish it as a trusted name in local Robotics and Coding education. It has also positioned itself as a support partner for schools, particularly as Coding and Robotics become more prominent in South African education.
Impressively, Enkindle Robotics provides a CAPS-aligned curriculum, with structured lesson plans, robotics equipment and ongoing classroom support for teachers who now have to present these subjects with confidence at a child-friendly level.
Enkindle Robotics now wants to work more closely with schools, institutions, expos and industry leaders to expose learners to innovation beyond the classroom, whether through competitions, showcases, workplace visits or collaboration with sectors already using robotics and automation. After the success of its first tournament, it plans to host two this year while continuing to grow its community of learners, teachers, parents and schools. For families interested in the programme, the business offers a free introductory lesson, while schools can arrange meetings to discuss curriculum and support options. Enkindle Robotics can be contacted on WhatsApp at 063 511 2401 or by email at [email protected]
