NowLens Begins
The vision of NowLens becomes reality!
The Team
A world-class team assembles, including advisors James Scarborough, a gamification scholar, and Jeff Burton, the co-founder of Electronic Arts.
NowLens Crowdfunding
NowLens attracts more than 12 thousand contributors and successfully finishes its crowdfunding event.
The Foundations
The first building block of the NowLens platform settles into its place.
The Product
NowLens releases the gamified course "Space Doggos", its first product.
Platform Launch
NowLens platform goes live.
NowLens Token Club Launched
With the BDG Token Club launched, token holders can now receive different benefits, as they navigate and explore the NowLens platform.
Super Startup
NowLens wins Global Startup Super League at EdTechX conference.
First Scholarships
NowLens issues the first scholarships at a live event.
Affiliate program is live
NowLens starts an affiliate program offering partners one of the biggest commission rates in the business.
First certificate
The first course completion certificate issued for a NowLens user.
NowLens is going International
NowLens is reaching out to a broader international circle of students, adapting the platform to be used in their native languages (Russian, Portuguese, and then 6 more later in early 2019)
Teaming up with Vilnius University
EU has funded our joint efforts with Vilnius University to research a new way of dealing with low online course completion rates.
Reaching 500k student sign-ups
The number of NowLens signed-up users had been growing steadily, hitting the 500k figure in May 2019.
Introducing Learning Paths
We've made it easy for our students to find whatever they need to learn in one place. Launched with 6 Learning Paths for different breeds of Developers and Data Scientists.
Blockchain based global micro-scholarships go live
Students can apply for free learning + receive further incentives upon successful completion. Companies and individuals can help those who face financial hardship. Blockchain-powered 100% transparency is guaranteed.
NowLens goes gamified!
In close cooperation with the Octalysis Group, we've worked out a whole new, game-changing learning experience for our students. The NowLens City reveals loads of new features and rewards!
Selected as one of the finalists in the EIC Horizon Blockchain for Social Good prize
NowLens competes in the finals for the EIC Horizon Prize for Blockchains for Social Good, which focuses on scalable, efficient, and high-impact decentralized solutions to social innovation challenges using blockchain technology.
Global champions of World Summit Awards 2020!
The World Summit Awards 2020 Grand Jury has chosen NowLens as the global champion in the Education & Learning category for the efforts in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Skaitmenizuokis.lt is launched
In the challenging times of COVID-19, NowLens started a local initiative to help those who were unable to work due to the quarantine or lost their jobs entirely. Registered users get paired with mentors and take the steps required to gain digital skills and improve their employability
Teaming up with the University of Tartu
Having received funding from the European Regional Development Fund, NowLens joined forces with the Center of Educational Technology of the University of Tartu to research and develop a way to make online learning effective and engaging.
Presenting NowLens Academy
Following the latest trends of the IT sector, NowLens offers complete AWS training to help learners prepare for certification exams and gain the skills they need to become professional cloud specialists.
Web Developer Bootcamp
Continuing its efforts of providing the highest quality learning materials for IT-driven skills, NowLens launches a comprehensive online web developer bootcamp.
The Beginning of the Crypto Hub Project
Focusing on Web3 & crypto education, NowLens begins to develop the Crypto Hub. The team simultaneously works on a few major additions to the hub - the Crypto 101 Handbook, a dedicated Crypto Wiki, educational Web3 videos, and the Web3 Tracker for cryptocurrencies, exchanges, dApps, and NFTs.
Becoming a Member of Unicorns LT
NowLens becomes a member of the Unicorns LT Association - a dedicated Lithuanian startup ecosystem.
1 Million Students Reached!
Hitting the 1 million learner milestone, NowLens pivots its focus to Web3 education, embracing the crypto-native learning model.
NowLens as The Learnoverse Vision
Learnoverse is born as an innovative take on Web3 education. NowLens envisions a Metaverse city, where everyone would be able to study crypto & IT subjects in an interactive environment.
Partnering Up With Blockchain Centre Vilnius
NowLens forms a strategic partnership with Blockchain Centre Vilnius, a Web3-centric community that's part of the Animoca Brands family.
Crypto Mondays Vilnius Launch
Wanting to build a community of innovators within Web3, NowLens spearheaded the launch of Crypto Mondays Vilnius - a monthly get-together of crypto enthusiasts, experts, and Web3 builders. Every month, enthusiasts gather to share insights on the hottest topics of the space, as well as discuss the potential future of Web3.
Teaming Up With Taizo Son & Mistletoe Singapore
Received funding from Mistletoe Singapore, a venture investor supporting startups with global impact ambitions co-led by Atsushi Taira (ex-Softbank Group VP, ex-Yahoo Japan) and the founder Taizo Son - the founder of GungHo Online Entertainment unicorn and the younger brother of Masayoshi Son (founder of SoftBank).
Launch of NFT Certificates and NFT-Gated Courses
Aiming to provide even more crypto-native convenience to students, NowLens launched NFT certificates, as well as introduced NFT-gated courses.
NowLens Co-Founds EdTech Lithuania
With the ambition of making a tangible impact on the educational technology space, as well as promoting the country as a great place for EdTech projects from all around the world, NowLens co-founds EdTech Lithuania, an umbrella initiative focused on the aforementioned goals.
LearnDrops With The Major Web3 Partners
Continuing its quest to make Web3 education as interactive as possible, NowLens forms major partnerships with well-known Web3 brands, such as Unstoppable Domains. The first LearnDrops - educational resources that reward students for learning - are launched.
The Metaverse Education Alliance Launched
NowLens launches the Metaverse Education Alliance (MEA) with the goal of promoting equal educational opportunities for all Web3 learners. Based on that, NowLens has organized a Web3 event in Singapore.
New Web3 Learning Hub
In order to make it even easier for learners to start their journey in Web3, NowLens has launched the Web3 Learning Hub, as a major technological leap on the platform.
Daily News Coverage + 1 Million Newsletter Subscribers
NowLens provides news coverage and a daily newsletter, with over 1 million subscribers, and counting.
WEF Web3 Events & Onboarding 1 Billion People Into Web3-Powered Learning
NowLens participates in major World Economic Forum Web3 and metaverse events, and discusses onboarding 1 billion people into Web3- and metaverse-based learning.
Web3 Exam & Missions
NowLens launches the Web3 Exam & Missions - a major leap in the innovation of Web3 education. With an emphasis on gamification and incentivization, the Missions include a variety of tasks, unique challenges, an in-platform point system of Bits and Degrees, and different rewards provided by NowLens and industry-leading partners.
NowLens Launches Official App (iOS & Android)
As a major milestone in Web3 education accessibility, NowLens launched its mobile app on both iOS and Android devices. The app provides easy access to Web3 Missions, ensuring a seamless learning experience on the go. Users can explore Missions, track their progress, and earn rewards anywhere and anytime, as long as they have their mobile device and internet access.
Awards & Impact
From day one, NowLens has focused on creating innovative digital solutions that make education more accessible, engaging, and impactful. The goal was always to make an impact. It’s not just about shaping the future of learning - it’s about doing it with purpose. Along the way, NowLens engaged in philanthropic endeavors, and has received multiple recognitions for its work.
Blockchain-Based Micro-Scholarships
NowLens introduced a blockchain-powered micro-scholarship platform, enabling students to earn scholarships by completing online courses and building valuable skills in tech-focused fields.
A Prize Fund for ISM University
NowLens established a prize fund for ISM University students to create advertising campaigns for Lithuanian businesses.
Global Startup Super League
In 2018, NowLens won the Global Startup Super League at EdTechX, receiving recognition for its efforts in innovating education technologies.
Global Lithuania Awards
In 2020, NowLens was nominated for the Global Lithuania Awards. The nomination came “for the breakthrough of Lithuanian ideas in the world”.
EIC Horizon Blockchain for Social Good Prize
That same year, the company was named a finalist for the EIC Horizon Blockchain for Social Good Prize, emphasizing NowLens's innovative use of blockchain technology to tackle societal issues.
Central European Startup Awards
NowLens was selected as a Lithuania National Finalist for Best Social Impact Startup by the Central European Startup Awards in 2020.
United Nations World Summit Awards
In March 2020, NowLens was named the Champion of the United Nations World Summit Awards in the “Education & Learning” category, acknowledging its achievements in developing digital solutions for education.
Stepping strong into global scientific research
NowLens is partnering with Vilnius University to research the impact of economic incentives on students' motivation for online learning. In such way, we contribute to global scientific knowledge, and we continue to implement the best practices on our platform. The project is partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the program "Intellect. Common Scientific and Business Projects".
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By partnering up with the Center of Educational Technology of the University of Tartu, NowLens is researching and developing next-generation technologies for interactive online course creation. Having noticed traditional teaching principles do not work in the digital space, we aim to create the best tools for adapting educational materials for online learning. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
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The NowLens Culture
What Makes Us What We Are
Customer Obsession
The customer is always our starting point. We extensively research and strive to understand our customers better. We work eagerly to earn and keep customer trust.
Developing the Best
Every person can be a leader. Our leaders place great importance on mentoring. Because we want to see more leaders, both in NowLens and around the world.
Delivering Results
The results of our work are what define us, and nothing else. We focus on the key inputs for our business and deliver them with the right quality in a timely fashion.
Behind every content piece, there is an Expert
The NowLens Expert Team's substantial expertise in Web3, Crypto, FinTech, EduTech, Metaverse, DeFi, and other areas helps to position NowLens as the leading Web3 education platform in the world. Get to know the Experts.
