Tutu Aina-Mays: Winner of the 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award

Name: Tutu Aina-Mays

Business Name: Tecnis Academy Limited

Location: Sittingbourne , United Kingdom ( UK)

Category: Educational Services

Website: tecnisacademy.com

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/tecnis_academy_tutoring/

Company Detail:

Tecnis Academy provides tutoring services for children aged 3 to 18 years. They support learners at every stage of their education, from early years to secondary school. They offer online and face to face tutoring.

Their tutors offer personalised, one-on-one and group sessions to help children build confidence, improve academic performance, and reach their full potential. Whether it’s catching up, staying on track, or preparing for exams, Tecnis Academy is there to help every step of the way.

Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage:

They are goal driven in preparing children for exams like 11+, GCSE and Functional Skills.

Challenges Faced During the Journey:

The COVID-19 lockdown was a challenging time for them, as Tecnis Academy originally began as a face-to-face tuition provider. Transitioning to virtual learning was not easy, but it pushed them to adapt quickly and find new ways to support their students remotely. This experience strengthened their ability to deliver quality education, both in-person and online.

Advice for Women Entrepreneurs:

Start. Just start. And once you do, don’t let anything or anyone stop you.

Tutu Aina-Mays wrote "A Mum’s Success Story," now available on Amazon, inspired by her journey as a single mother starting with nothing. From the ground up, she built her business through determination, faith, and relentless effort. This book is a testament to what’s possible when one refuses to give up—no matter how tough the beginning.