SMARTICK · Project

AI-Powered Math and Cognitive Training Platform for Children Going Global

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Imagine a personal tutor that watches how your child solves math problems and adjusts the difficulty in real time — that's Smartick. They took their already-successful online math platform and added brain training exercises on top, so kids don't just practice sums but also sharpen memory, attention, and reasoning. The whole system was scientifically validated using brain imaging to prove it actually changes how children's brains process learning. The goal was to combine math and cognitive training into one personalized experience that no competitor offers.

By the numbers

100,000+

Target clients within 5 years

€40M

Projected revenues within 5 years

2,100%

Projected return on investment

Levels of scientific validation

The business problem

What needed solving

Math skills are in short supply across Europe, with international assessments like PISA and TIMSS consistently showing underperformance. The high-skilled jobs that drive economic competitiveness require strong numeracy and cognitive abilities, yet most digital learning tools offer generic content without personalization or scientific proof of effectiveness.

The solution

What was built

The project delivered the Smartick Cognitive Training Application for web and mobile (delivered at month 4), integrating math training with cognitive exercises using a unified personalization algorithm. The system was scientifically validated at three levels including EEG and MRI brain imaging, with 7 total deliverables completed.

Audience

Who needs this

EdTech companies looking to add scientifically validated learning modulesSchool districts and ministries of education tackling poor math scoresCorporate training providers building numeracy and cognitive skills programsChildren's content platforms wanting proven educational featuresPublishers and curriculum developers seeking adaptive learning technology

Business applications

Who can put this to work

EdTech / E-Learning

SME

Target: Online education platforms and digital tutoring companies

If you are an e-learning company struggling to differentiate your math product in a crowded market — this project developed an integrated math-plus-cognitive-training algorithm that personalizes content to each student's profile. The approach was scientifically validated with EEG and MRI brain imaging, giving you clinical proof of effectiveness that competitors cannot match. The platform targets over 100,000 clients across Europe and Latin America.

K-12 Education

any

Target: School districts and private school networks

If you are a school network dealing with poor math performance scores in international assessments like PISA and TIMSS — this project built a web and mobile cognitive training application that adapts to each student automatically. The platform combines math exercises with cognitive skill-building in memory, attention, and reasoning. It was designed for deployment at scale across multiple countries with localization support.

Corporate Training / HR Tech

mid-size

Target: Workforce development and corporate upskilling providers

If you are a training company looking to improve numeracy and cognitive performance in your workforce programs — this project created a unified algorithm that customizes both math and cognitive training to individual learner profiles. The underlying technology was validated through neuroscience research measuring actual changes in neural activation. The platform is available on both web and mobile, making it easy to deploy across distributed teams.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What does Smartick cost and what is the pricing model?

The project data does not disclose specific pricing per user. However, the objective projects over €40M in revenues from over 100,000 clients within 5 years, which implies a subscription-based model. Contact the company directly for current pricing.

Can this scale to serve large school systems or national deployments?

Yes. The platform was designed for international scale with software localization built into the project plan. The target was over 100,000 clients across Europe and Latin America, and the product runs on both web and mobile, removing infrastructure barriers.

What is the IP situation — can I license this technology?

Smartick is a proprietary product developed by Sistemas Virtuales de Aprendizaje, S.L., the sole consortium partner. Any licensing or white-label arrangement would need to be negotiated directly with the company. The integrated math-cognitive algorithm is a core competitive asset.

Is there scientific proof this actually works?

The project included scientific validation at three levels, including measuring changes in neural activation using Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This goes well beyond typical edtech claims and provides clinical-grade evidence of learning impact.

How long does it take to integrate into an existing school or training program?

The platform is a standalone web and mobile application, so integration is minimal — students access it directly. Based on available project data, the cognitive training application was delivered within 4 months of the project start. No complex IT setup is required.

Does this work in languages other than Spanish?

The project explicitly included software localization and international strategy definition as objectives. The platform targets both European and Latin American markets, suggesting multi-language support. Check the current product at smartickbrain.com for available languages.

Consortium

Who built it

This is a single-company project — Sistemas Virtuales de Aprendizaje, S.L. from Spain is both the sole partner and coordinator. As an SME with 100% industry ratio, the company used SME Instrument Phase 2 funding to scale its existing commercial product. There are no university or research institute partners in the formal consortium, though the objective mentions collaboration with two research groups for scientific validation. This lean structure means all IP and commercial rights sit with one entity, simplifying any licensing or partnership discussions.

SISTEMAS VIRTUALES DE APRENDIZAJE, S.L.Coordinator · ES

How to reach the team

Sistemas Virtuales de Aprendizaje, S.L. (Spain) — reachable through smartickbrain.com

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