Pioneers: the Igniters Chaihuo recruits
Learn Chaihuo courses first, then teach and promote them in your own city, carrying the maker-education flame to more places. Chaihuo provides kits, lesson-by-lesson notes and certification; you handle enrolment, teaching and local promotion.
Eligibility & Collaboration Mechanism
A Pioneer is an Igniter certified by Chaihuo: they learn the courses, run classes locally and take on training requests from schools and organisations.
Eligibility (Meet Either Condition)
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Technical Profile
Technical background in hardware or coding, wanting to teach using Chaihuo kits and courses
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Network Profile
Access to educational, institutional, or community networks, looking to introduce maker courses locally
Meet either criterion to apply
Each base must have at least one Pioneer; Pioneers can also operate independently without a physical base.
Support Provided by Chaihuo
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5 × M0 Kits
Issued upon certification to support ongoing classes
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5 Codecraft Accounts
Valid for 365 days, includes 5 dedicated seats
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Curriculum Package
Complete courseware and code repositories, open for local customization
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Official Certification
Listed on map.seeed.cc global maker network upon evaluation
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HQ Support
Direct community manager support, continuous technical Q&A, and curriculum updates
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M1–M6 Upgrade Path
Deposit-based hardware rental for advanced modules, fully refunded upon course completion
Revenue Streams & Share
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Course Tuition
Deliver M0 courses locally and keep 100% of student tuition. With turnkey kits and lesson plans ready, focus your energy on local enrollment and teaching.
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HQ Dispatches
Enterprise training and workshops booked by Chaihuo are dispatched to local Pioneers, paying competitive per-session trainer fees.
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Kit Sales Commission
Earn commissions on bulk hardware kit procurement from local schools and institutions.
Onboarding & Launch Process
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Experience & Discovery
Host a hands-on hardware trial session locally, or schedule an exploratory call with our curriculum team.
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Training & Demonstration
Attend online preparation sessions and submit a recorded demo lesson based on a hands-on build.
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Receive Kits & Launch
Receive 5 complimentary M0 kits and accounts upon certification, and launch your first cohort.
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Scale & Base Upgrade
Access higher-tier hardware as classes run continuously; apply to establish a certified Base once you have dedicated space.
Certification Standard
- Claim Kits
- Build a Project
- Record Demo Video
- HQ Review
- Issue Certificate
Certification focuses on real teaching and hands-on skill: applicants build a physical project and submit a demo teaching video. Being able to build it and teach it clearly is our core standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apply to Become a Chaihuo Pioneer
Open year-round for independent instructors and makers. Submit your background and teaching plan, and our team will get in touch within 3 business days.