Pioneering since 2012

Turning smartphones into scientific instruments

Millions of users worldwide have joined our citizen science platforms over 15 years. We build the tools that let everyone contribute to real scientific research.

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Hardware + software

Not just apps. We provide calibrated sensors validated by research labs.

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Grant-friendly pricing

Fixed pricing ideal for EU Horizon Europe and research council budgets.

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Long-term partnership

12+ years supporting projects. We're partners, not vendors.

Global Reach
15+
Years of citizen science innovation worldwide
Recognition
Nature
Featured in Nature, BBC, Space.com, Scientific American
Validation
Research
Professional-grade measurements validated by labs

Citizen science & research tools

From large-scale projects engaging millions to professional sensors for institutions. We make science accessible to everyone.

Environmental monitoring

Mobile apps for water quality, air pollution, and light pollution. Verified data collection for citizen science projects.

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Community science

Join 10,000+ citizen scientists in research-grade data collection. Participants become co-authors on peer-reviewed publications.

Astronomy apps

Participate in black hole discovery and astronomical research. Citizen scientists become co-authors on research publications.

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Horizon Europe research consortium partner

Trusted partner in European research initiatives, bringing citizen science expertise to cutting-edge projects.

Cos4Cloud H2020

Consortium partner in the Cos4Cloud project, developing co-designed citizen science services for biodiversity and the environment.

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Monocle H2020

Consortium partner in the Monocle-H2020 project, focusing on advanced monitoring techniques. Our smartphone sensor technology democratizes environmental monitoring.

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Ready for your next EU project?

With experience in H2020 consortium partnerships, we bring technical knowledge, citizen science platforms, and research methodology to your proposals.

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Latest updates

Jul 2025

Pocket Science signs MoU with Leiden University and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Strategic memorandum of understanding signed with two leading research institutions for water quality monitoring and spectropolarimetry research.

Partnership
Jan 20, 2026

iSPEX Officially Validated for Water Quality Monitoring

Plymouth Marine Laboratory has officially validated iSPEX for water quality measurements, delivering research-grade water reflectance data.

Research
Jan 10, 2026

Black Hole Finder 2.0: New Backend, In-App Chat, Performance Upgrades

Major update brings rebuilt backend infrastructure, real-time in-app chat, and significant performance improvements.

Product

About the founders

Norbert Schmidt

Norbert Schmidt

"I build tools that bridge the gap between complex science and everyday users."

Entrepreneur and technology innovator with deep experience in scientific applications. Creator of iSPEX, Dark Sky Meter, and Black Hole Finder. Featured at TEDx with research publications in Optics Express and Geophysical Research Letters.

Joep van der Heiden

Joep van der Heiden

Co-founder bringing research methodology expertise.

Background in psychological research. Provides crucial insights into user behavior and scientific methodology, ensuring our citizen science applications are both scientifically rigorous and user-friendly.

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kairos.coach

Beyond citizen science, we also build tools for daily life. An AI-powered fitness coach that adapts to your mood, energy, and weather.

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Ready to start your citizen science project?

We've partnered with universities, EU H2020 consortia, and research labs worldwide. Our fixed pricing model is designed for grant applications and institutional budgets.

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Typical response within 24 hours. We provide detailed quotes suitable for grant applications.

Get in touch

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +31 45 20 31 008

For institutions

Custom deployments - White-label solutions for your research program

Data hosting - Secure, GDPR-compliant data management

Hardware kits - Calibrated sensors with documentation

Training - Methodology workshops for your team