Zeeko Background

Zeeko is an Irish education technology company based in NovaUCD, University College Dublin’s Innovation Centre. Its mission is to create a world where young people can safely benefit from the Internet and technology. Since 2013 and with backing from Enterprise Ireland, Zeeko has developed cutting-edge programmes and tools that promote digital safety, wellbeing, and independent thinking—teaching students how to think, not what to think. Zeeko delivers Internet safety training to children, teachers, and parents across Ireland. Its Magical Leaders Programme, also funded by Enterprise Ireland, teaches entrepreneurship and digital skills in primary schools. The programme was translated into Vietnamese and successfully delivered in Vietnam, demonstrating its adaptability and global reach. In partnership with University College Dublin’s Computer Science Department, Zeeko leads research projects—including an explainable AI study that predicts cyberbullying risk from over 67,000 surveys, and a peer-led learning study linked to the Magical Leaders Programme. Zeeko also offers a free Digital Trend Report, to help schools understand pupils’ device usage, online behaviour, and emerging digital risks across Ireland. Zeeko has also developed the Zeeko Phone Blocking Pouch (Patent Pending)—the only certified fire‑resistant signal‑blocking pouch on the market. Supported by the Zeeko Safe Lock System and Zeeko Done4U service, the pouch enables schools to create focused, safe, and phone-free learning environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in Zeeko’s Media Kit Background?

The Media Kit Background provides an overview of Zeeko’s mission, history, research partnerships, flagship programmes, and product innovations. It outlines how Zeeko supports digital safety, wellbeing, and independent thinking for young people in Ireland and internationally.

2. Who is Zeeko and what is its mission?

Zeeko is an Irish education technology company based in NovaUCD at University College Dublin. Its mission is to create a world where young people can safely benefit from the Internet and technology by teaching them how to think, not what to think.

3. When was Zeeko founded?

Zeeko has been operating since 2013 and has grown with support from Enterprise Ireland, developing innovative digital safety and entrepreneurship programmes for schools.

4. What programmes does Zeeko deliver in schools?

Zeeko delivers:

  • Internet safety training for students, teachers, and parents

  • The Magical Leaders Programme, which teaches entrepreneurship and digital skills in primary schools

  • Research-based initiatives focused on digital wellbeing and peer-led learning

These programmes are designed to promote critical thinking and responsible technology use.

5. What is the Magical Leaders Programme?

The Magical Leaders Programme is an entrepreneurship and digital skills initiative for primary schools. Funded by Enterprise Ireland, it has also been translated into Vietnamese and delivered successfully in Vietnam, highlighting its international adaptability.

6. What research does Zeeko conduct?

As outlined in the Media Kit Background, Zeeko collaborates with University College Dublin’s Computer Science Department on research projects, including:

  • An explainable AI study predicting cyberbullying risk using over 67,000 surveys

  • A peer-led learning study connected to the Magical Leaders Programme

This research supports evidence-based approaches to digital safety education.

7. What is the Zeeko Digital Trend Report?

Zeeko offers a free Digital Trend Report to schools. This report provides insights into pupils’ device usage, online behaviour, and emerging digital risks across Ireland, helping schools make informed decisions about digital policies and wellbeing strategies.

8. What is the Zeeko Phone Blocking Pouch?

The Zeeko Phone Blocking Pouch (Patent Pending) is the only certified fire-resistant signal-blocking pouch on the market. It is designed to help schools create safe, focused, phone-free learning environments.

9. How does the Zeeko Safe Lock System and Done4U service support schools?

The Zeeko Safe Lock System and Zeeko Done4U service support schools in implementing structured phone-free policies. Together with the Phone Blocking Pouch, they provide a practical, scalable solution for managing mobile phone use during school hours.

10. How does Zeeko’s work benefit schools and communities?

Through education, research, practical tools, and training, Zeeko empowers students to think critically about their digital lives. Its programmes support safer online behaviour, improved wellbeing, and more focused classroom environments

 

Explore Zeeko’s Home Page to discover our mission on the About Us Page, innovative Phone Blocking System, and engaging Phoenix Quest 10 programme. We provide Internet Safety Seminars, the Zeeko Report Card, and the Magical Leaders Choose Country initiative, alongside insights from our Digital Trend Report. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.