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The BBC is partnering with a number of organisations for Make It Digital and the micro:bit.

BBC micro:bit Product Partners

  • ARM

    The BBC micro:bit was created using the ARM mbed hardware and software development kits (HDK and SDK) and compiler services.

  • Barclays

    Responsible for supporting micro:bit and outreach activities. Barclays are supporting BBC Make it Digital and the distribution and manufacture of the BBC micro:bit.

  • element14

    Sourcing the components and managing the manufacturing of the BBC micro:bit in their factories in China.

  • Lancaster University

    Creating and writing the BBC micro:bit runtime. This is the essential core code that makes the BBC micro:bit do all the amazing things it does.

  • Microsoft

    To bring the BBC micro:bit to life, Microsoft has developed a bespoke version of their popular Microsoft TouchDevelop web application and hosting service.

  • Nordic Semiconductor

    Responsible for supplying a single wireless chip on the BBC micro:bit that enables Bluetooth® Smart Technology (previously called Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless communication with smartphones, tablets, computers, and other micro:bits.

  • NXP

    Supplying the micro:bit's accelerometer, the magnetometer, and the Micro-USB controller.

  • Philip Harris

    Philip Harris are responsible for distributing the BBC micro:bit to schools across the UK.

  • Samsung

    Samsung is connecting the BBC micro:bit to phones and tablets, so that they are able to communicate with each other

  • Technology Will Save Us

    Engaging the curiosity and interests of young people through the design and first experiences of the BBC micro:bit.

  • The Wellcome Trust

    Working with the BBC micro:bit to show how important and meaningful coding is when used across all sciences.

BBC micro:bit Product Champions

  • Bluetooth SIG

    The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has been working with the BBC micro:bit partnership and designed the Bluetooth Smart Technology profile for the micro:bit.

  • Cannybots

    Cannybots are 3D printable toy robots that introduce kids to programming, digital making, technology and art.

  • Cisco

    Cisco are working with STEMNET to support the BBC micro:bit. Cisco will be providing staff volunteers to STEMNET to help with the rollout of the device, as well as creating learning activities and getting started webinars.

  • Creative Digital Solutions

    Creative Digital Solutions will be helping to develop teaching resources for the BBC micro:bit, as well as working across the partnership to help design activities for outreach.

  • CultureTECH

    CultureTECH will be working with schools throughout Northern Ireland to deliver micro:bit introductory workshops, supported by volunteers from across the NI tech sector.

  • MyMiniFactory

    MyMiniFactory will be showcasing how 3D printing and open source design can be used to create objects that can be combined with the micro:bit to innovate, make new products and inspire the future generations of 3D designers.

  • Institution of Engineering and Technology

    The Institution of Engineering and Technology education team will be working to produce a range of teaching resources, including text-based and video-based materials.

  • Kitronik

    Kitronik will be working with the BBC micro:bit to showcase how it can be expanded, via connectors to create new and exciting projects.

  • London Connected Learning Centre

    London CLC, an award-winning, education technology organisation supporting schools in the innovative use of new technologies, will be creating micro:bit resources for pupils, teachers and parents

  • Python Software Foundation

    Working to create a version of Python that runs on the micro:bit. Also providing a Python editor for TouchDevelop, generating educational resources and engaging with the international Python community to work with the BBC micro:bit.

  • ScienceScope

    Responsible for leading the distribution of the BBC micro:bits to schools and development of the iOS App.

  • STEMNET

    STEM Ambassadors will enthuse young people to explore the incredible possibilities of the BBC micro:bit, showcase relevant careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and help spark the creative potential of the micro:bit in young minds.

  • TeenTech

    TeenTech will be providing inspiring videos, online HangOuts and events which help young people see how programming the BBC micro:bit is just the first step on a very exciting road.

  • The Tinder Foundation

    The Tinder Foundation will mobilise their 5000 learning centres to help promote the BBC micro:bit with parents and the wider community.

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