Nerdy.academy is a free, AI-powered STEM exam preparation platform for Belgian students, offering thousands of practice questions, personalized tutoring, and realistic exam simulations. The platform covers medical and civil engineering entrance exams as well as university science courses, with content co-created with university professors. Nerdy.academy is funded by partner companies that sponsor student access in exchange for early access to future STEM talent.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many STEM students in Belgium struggle to succeed due to the high cost of quality preparation resources, such as private tutoring or preparatory courses that can cost up to 1,200€. This financial barrier limits access to education and exacerbates the structural shortage of STEM graduates, with Europe facing a deficit of 2 million scientists and engineers.
Solution
Nerdy.academy provides a free, comprehensive online platform that prepares students for STEM entrance exams and university courses. The platform offers thousands of practice questions formatted exactly like the real exams, an AI tutor available 24/7 to explain concepts step-by-step, and a realistic exam mode that simulates actual test conditions. Students can track their progress and compare their performance against all other candidates preparing for the same exam, while the content is co-created and validated with university professors to ensure academic quality.
Target Audience
Primary users are Belgian students preparing for medical or civil engineering entrance exams, as well as university students seeking supplementary resources for their science courses. The platform also serves partner companies looking to access and recruit future STEM talent.
Features
- Thousands of practice questions in the exact format of medical and civil engineering entrance exams
- AI tutor available 24/7, trained on exam-specific subjects, providing personalized step-by-step explanations
- Realistic exam mode that simulates actual test conditions, including time management and stress preparation
- Progress tracking with performance comparison against all other candidates preparing for the same exam
- Content co-created and validated with university professors to guarantee academic quality
- University-specific course selection, allowing students to choose their institution and subject matter