Michael Nixon

Michael Nixon is a university student, young entrepreneur, and an advocate for STEM education. He is the founder and proprietor of EduKits International, an edutech business which aims to make learning about technology fun for kids and teenagers.

In 2017, Nixon launched 'The Amazing Annoyatron', an educational kit that introduces kids to coding and simple electrical engineering. In early 2018, the product was announced as one of the top ten products at the Australian Toy Fair.

Regional Pitchfest In 2016 Nixon entered Regional Pitchfest, an open-age entrepreneurial pitch event, with his edutech business idea, 'EduKits'. EduKits was pitched as a marketplace for 3D printers, electronics kits and online tutorials to help engage young people with new technologies. Nixon entered the Regional Pitchfest competition again in 2017 with his new business idea, 'The Amazing Annoyatron'. The new educational kit was a fun and affordable solution to introduce kids and teens to electronics and coding. Talking Technology and the Alan Jones Breakfast Show. Nixon also inspired NSW high school students to pursue a career in coding at Wagga's Big Day In careers event in early 2018. He has also been seen as a speaker on numerous other occasions, including a STEM conference for primary school teachers and at a Rotary dinner.