STEAM Vision Foundation

What STEAM Vision Foundation does

STEAM Vision Foundation is a Delhi, India-based non-profit founded in 2015 by Chander Malik that delivers Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education to underserved Indian communities. It operates three core programs: Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan (skill development in the high-altitude Leh-Ladakh region, launched in 2016), Technovation India (the India chapter of the global Technovation Girls technology and entrepreneurship challenge for girls ages 8-18), and the GuruSikh Innovation Center (STEAM education delivered across three Gurudwara Sahib venues in Delhi, launched June 2022). The foundation's curriculum covers programming/coding, 3D prototyping, robotics, IoT, data science, AI, human-computer interface, drones, VR, and game/mobile app/web design, delivered through curated third-party tools including Thunkable, MIT App Inventor, Code.org, Scratch, Teachable Machine, and Tinkercad. The organization impacts over 2,700 students weekly and has reached more than 21,000 students cumulatively across Indian states (Ladakh, Kashmir, Assam, Haryana, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur, Goa) with international collaborations extending to Nigeria and Cameroon.

The foundation is led by a 14-person team including Founder and Managing Director Chander Malik and directors covering logistics, social outreach, technology, content, and programs. It operates as a donation-funded entity with no commercial revenue stream, no disclosed funding rounds, and no parent company. Key partnerships include Ladakh Science Foundation, IGDTUW Anveshan Foundation, Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, Mahabodhi Residential School Leh, iGEM Team IISc Bangalore, and Ashraya, alongside corporate contributors GoDaddy, BPFD, Technovition, SteamMedu, and Sharvii Technologies. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate contributions, and targeted fundraising campaigns (e.g., Empower Future Tech Leaders for Technovation, Support STEAM Education), with services provided free of charge to student beneficiaries. The foundation aligns its mission with India's Digital India and Skill India initiatives and has received media coverage in Business Standard.

Name

STEAM Vision Foundation

Legal name

STEAM Vision Foundation

Website

https://steamvisionfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STEAM Vision Foundation is a Delhi-based non-profit founded in 2015 that delivers free STEAM education to underserved Indian students through three programs: Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan in Ladakh, Technovation India for girls, and GuruSikh Innovation Centers in Delhi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit STEAM Education Services

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics & Engineering Summer Camps / Bootcamps (EDAMADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE)

Keywords

• STEAM education programs
• Youth technology training
• Digital literacy education
• Girls in STEM
• Educational non-profit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation operates as a non-profit organization, generating revenue through donations, corporate contributions, and individual giving. Contributions support program expansion, resource provision, and initiative implementation across underserved communities.
2. Campaign Support: Targeted fundraising campaigns for specific initiatives including Empower Future Tech Leaders (Technovation program), Support for Skill Development, and Support STEAM Education, enabling donors to contribute to specific programs serving economically challenged students in government schools.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STEAM Vision Foundation delivers free STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education programs to underserved and underprivileged youth in India. Its three flagship offerings are Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan (school- and community-based STEAM outreach), Technovation India (girls-in-technology entrepreneurship), and GuruSikh Innovation Center (innovation labs in Gurudwaras). Programming combines coding platforms (Thunkable, MIT App Inventor, Code.org, Scratch) with hands-on robotics, 3D prototyping, IoT, and AI modules.

Product overview

STEAM Vision Foundation operates as a non-profit STEAM education organization offering three core programs: Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan (focused on Ladakh region skill development), Technovation India (global Technovation Girls challenge for girls in technology and entrepreneurship), and GuruSikh Innovation Center (onsite STEAM education at Gurudwaras in Delhi). These programs cover hands-on learning in programming/coding, 3D prototyping, robotics, IoT, data science, AI, human-computer interface, drones, VR, and game/mobile app/web design and development. The foundation impacts over 2,700 students weekly through workshops, boot camps, and technology programs reaching underserved communities across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan: A program focused on skill development in Leh, Ladakh, promoting distance and vocational education, and igniting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Technovation India
• GuruSikh Innovation Center

Products and services

• Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan
• Technovation India
• GuruSikh Innovation Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ students reached through workshops, boot camps, trade fairs, and technology shows
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ladakh Science FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaborative partner for Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan initiative in Leh-Ladakh. Ladakh Science Foundation (LSF) works with STEAM Vision Foundation to promote STEAM education and innovation in high-altitude regions. Jointly organized Ladakh Youth Conclave 2024 at IGDTUW, featuring prominent scientists and educational leaders.
• Mahabodhi Residential School, LehcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Educational institution partner for Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan expansion in Leh-Ladakh. The school serves as a key location for STEAM education delivery and student participation in Technovation challenges.
• Shri Indresh KumarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspiration and support for Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan initiative, aligning with vision of nurturing students who are personally successful, economically productive, and actively engaged citizens.
• AshrayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative partner working to nurture 100,000 AI leaders in schools of Punjab and Haryana with MEWS, showcasing collaborative approach to scaling AI education.
• iGEM Team IISc BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to promote synthetic and computational biology across schools and colleges, with participants from Ladakh, Srinagar, Jammu, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bengaluru, and Meerut. Programs include 'Beyond the Microscopes' and 'BioMania' for different age groups.
• Technovation (Global)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTEAM Vision Foundation serves as the India chapter for Technovation, the world's largest technology and entrepreneurship challenge for girls. Manages Technovation India program enabling girls ages 10-18 to develop mobile apps addressing real-world problems.
• GoDaddyminorOthersCorporate partner providing support for education initiatives and technology access for underserved students.
• BPFDminorOthersEducation partner contributing to the STEAM education ecosystem and student programs.
• IGDTUW Anveshan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Ladakh Youth Conclave 2024, hosted at Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women. Dr. Amita Dev, Vice-Chancellor provided guidance and support for STEAM programs in Ladakh.
• Sindhu Darshan Yatra SamiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner for Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan, collaborating since 2016 to promote distance and vocational education, and ignite culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Leh-Ladakh.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• iDream Education: India-based non-profit/CSR-supported initiative delivering digital literacy and STEAM content to underserved schools. Comparable as an India-focused STEAM/digital skills education provider targeting government school students through partnership-driven delivery.

Direct peers

• NIIT Foundation: Non-profit arm of NIIT providing digital literacy and computer training to underserved youth across India. Highly comparable as a non-profit running hands-on computer/STEAM training for economically disadvantaged students across multiple Indian states.
• Ladakh Science Foundation: Regional non-profit promoting science and innovation in Ladakh. Direct peer and active partner of STEAM Vision Foundation in delivering the Sindhu Shiksha Abhiyan and Ladakh Youth Conclave programs in the Leh-Ladakh region.
• STEM Learning Pvt Ltd: India-focused STEM education social enterprise operating Mini Science Centres and STEM labs in government schools. Directly comparable as a non-profit delivering hands-on STEM/STEAM learning infrastructure to underserved Indian school students.
• Quest Alliance: India-focused non-profit building 21st-century and digital skills for underserved youth. Highly comparable in mission (STEAM/digital skills for underprivileged Indian students), delivery model (partnerships with schools and NGOs), and target demographic.
• Technovation (Global): Global non-profit running the world's largest technology and entrepreneurship challenge for girls. STEAM Vision Foundation serves as Technovation's India chapter, making them direct operational peers in the girls-in-STEM app development curriculum space.

Emerging players

• Maker's Asylum: Indian makerspace non-profit providing access to 3D printing, robotics, and prototyping tools. Comparable as an emerging non-profit enabling hands-on STEAM learning through makerspace infrastructure for Indian youth.

Broad incumbents

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest non-profits focused on education for underprivileged children. Comparable as a non-profit delivering learning programs at scale across India, though Pratham's scope is broader (literacy, vocational) while STEAM Vision specializes in STEAM/STEM enrichment for underserved youth.
• Code.org: Global non-profit promoting computer science education in schools, whose curriculum tools STEAM Vision Foundation uses (Code.org, Scratch). Comparable as a coding/computer science education non-profit targeting K-12 students in resource-constrained settings.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology): Global non-profit running FIRST Tech Challenge and related robotics competitions. STEAM Vision Foundation participates as a FIRST Tech Challenge partner in India, making them operational peers in youth robotics competition delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/steam_vision
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXnyAsjRqKmlEEz4_Mz6NtA
• Facebookfacebook.com/steamvisionfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steam-vision-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/steamvision.foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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