TUMO continues its expansion in Germany, bringing its innovative education model in technology and design to even more teenagers. With support from Germany’s state-owned investment and development bank KfW, along with other national and local organizations, TUMO Hirschaid has officially launched, joining existing centers in Berlin and Mannheim. Three additional centers are set to open later this year in Lüdenscheid, Saarbrücken, and Essen, reports Zartonk Media.
TUMO Hirschaid: A New Hub for Innovation
TUMO Hirschaid officially opened its doors on January 31, welcoming 500 students each week, with 200 already engaged in programming, animation, drawing, robotics, 3D modeling, game development, photography, and filmmaking from day one.
Funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research and KfW Bank, the center is located within the MINT-Zentrum Hirschaid. True to TUMO’s signature style, the space features a bold, creative interior, complete with inflatable seating and ceilings designed by renowned Austrian architect Thomas Herzig.
TUMO Berlin: The First TUMO Center in Germany
TUMO’s journey in Germany began with TUMO Berlin, which opened in October 2020. Today, it is one of TUMO’s largest international centers, serving over 1,000 students weekly across ten learning areas. Located in Berlin’s historic Charlottenburg district and backed by KfW Bank, the 2,000-square-meter space has become a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation. TUMO Berlin has cultivated a tight-knit community of talented students and graduates”young professionals ready to make an impact.
TUMO Mannheim: Where Music Meets Technology
Since opening in March 2024, TUMO Mannheim has welcomed 1,000 students weekly, offering eight learning areas: programming, music, robotics, 3D modeling, filmmaking, game development, graphic design, and photography. A standout feature of the center is its state-of-the-art music and recording studio, reflecting Mannheim’s deep-rooted musical heritage. TUMO Mannheim was made possible through the support of key partners, including the Dietmar Hopp Foundation, the City of Mannheim, Starkmacher, KfW Bank, and Next Mannheim.
Upcoming Centers: Lüdenscheid, Saarbrücken, and Essen
TUMO’s rapid expansion in Germany continues, with three new centers set to open later this year in Lüdenscheid, Saarbrücken, and Essen. This growth underscores TUMO’s mission to create life-changing learning experiences for teens while further solidifying its reputation”originating in Armenia”on the global education stage.
About TUMO
TUMO is a global educational network offering a free after-school program where teenagers take charge of their learning, exploring the intersection of technology and design through hands-on experience. Founded in Armenia and now expanding worldwide, TUMO is redefining education”moving beyond traditional classrooms and textbooks to prepare students for the future.
