What Stem Learning Private Limited does

Stem Learning Private Limited is an India-based social enterprise founded in 2011 by Ashutosh Pandit that designs, installs, and operates hands-on STEM learning infrastructure in underserved government schools. Its flagship offering is the Mini Science Centre (MSC), a 300 sq. ft. permanent installation of 80 plug-and-play, curriculum-aligned (CBSE, ICSE, SCERT) interactive models covering 150+ science and math concepts for grades 5 to 10, complemented by Science Labs, Tinker Labs, Astronomy Labs, DIY kits, BALA (Building As Learning Aid), Teacher Training, and Employee Engagement programs. The company's technology stack centers on physical experiential learning models supported by the STEM Plus App for ongoing teacher enablement, with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML systems.

The business model is B2B enterprise sales to corporate CSR partners: STEM Learning engages CSR heads at 350+ Indian corporates, multinationals, and PSUs, who fund installations as part of mandatory CSR spending under the Companies Act, 2013. Programs are delivered free of cost to beneficiary schools as permanent assets with multi-year training and monitoring contracts. The company executes 300+ projects across 29 states and 400+ districts, supported by 20+ regional offices and a network of 60+ NGO partners, reaching 1.3 million students, 12,000 teachers, and 4,000 schools cumulatively. STEM Learning is founder-led, private, and operates without disclosed external institutional funding; revenue is not publicly disclosed but is implied to be in the mid-single-digit to low-double-digit USD millions based on project scale and headcount benchmarks.

Name

Stem Learning Private Limited

Legal name

STEM Learning Pvt Ltd

Website

https://stemlearning.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

India-based social enterprise founded in 2011 that installs hands-on STEM learning infrastructure — primarily the 80-model Mini Science Centre — in underserved government schools, funded end-to-end through CSR partnerships with 350+ Indian corporates and PSUs across 29 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH), STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• STEM education
• CSR programs
• Science laboratories
• Teacher training
• Educational kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CSR Project Implementation (Mini Science Centres): STEM Learning designs, installs, and maintains Mini Science Centres (80-model setups) in government and underserved schools, funded entirely by corporate CSR budgets. The company manages end-to-end delivery including teacher training, monitoring, and evaluation. Revenue is received from corporate partners as CSR expenditure. Schools receive the MSC as a permanent asset at zero operating cost.
2. Science Lab Installation & Maintenance: Fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology labs for grades 6–12 installed in schools, including equipment, furniture, and safety tools. Revenue generated from corporate/CSR funding.
3. Tinker Lab Setup: Setup of technology-focused labs featuring coding, robotics, 3D printing, and electronics equipment in schools, funded through CSR partnerships.
4. Employee Engagement & Corporate Volunteering Programs: Facilitates corporate volunteering programs where employees engage with students through model-making, quizzes, and career guidance sessions. Revenue derived from corporate CSR budgets allocated to employee engagement activities.
5. Teacher Training Programs: Structured training programs for teachers delivered alongside MSC and lab installations. Training includes initial sessions plus refresher training over three years, supported by the STEM Plus App.
6. Astronomy Lab: Specialized labs with telescopes, star charts, and 3D models enabling hands-on exploration of space concepts including solar system, eclipses, and constellations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

STEM Learning Private Limited designs, develops, and deploys STEM learning infrastructure in schools through programs such as Mini Science Centres, Science Labs, and Tinker Labs. The company partners with corporate and PSU CSR funds to set up these labs and deliver hands-on STEM education to government school students free of cost. Service offerings also include teacher training, student challenges, and employee engagement activities for corporate CSR partners.

Product overview

STEM Learning operates as a social enterprise offering a portfolio of hands-on STEM education products and programs. The core offering is the Mini Science Centre (MSC) featuring 80 plug-and-play exhibits, complemented by specialized labs including Tinker Lab (for coding, robotics, 3D printing), Science Lab (Physics/Chemistry/Biology), and Astronomy Lab. Additional programs include DIY (Do It Yourself) activities, BALA (Building As Learning Aid) for transforming school spaces, and Just Learning for career guidance. The ecosystem includes Employee Engagement programs for corporate volunteering, a Teacher Training Program for educator empowerment, and the National STEM Challenge competition. All products support grades 5-10 and are aligned with CBSE, ICSE, and state board curricula.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Science Centre (MSC) A portable STEM lab deployed in schools, providing hands-on science and mathematics experiment kits and models for students. Designed for government schools funded through corporate CSR partnerships.
• Tinker Lab

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% reduction in teaching time through use of MSC plug-and-play exhibits
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

47 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Reliance IndustriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Indian conglomerate and corporate CSR partner funding STEM Learning programs through its CSR initiatives. Supports installation of Mini Science Centres and other STEM infrastructure in underserved schools.
• Adani GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs across multiple states including Chhattisgarh (61 schools). Active in implementing Mini Science Centres in underserved regions.
• ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic Sector Undertaking and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Assam (Jorhat, Guwahati, Dibrugarh) in partnership with Assam Gas Company.
• HDFC BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading private sector bank and major CSR partner supporting STEM Learning across multiple states including Madhya Pradesh (28 schools), Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
• GAIL (India) LimitedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSU and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs, notably in Madhya Pradesh. Contributing to installation of Mini Science Centres in government schools.
• ICICI Foundation / ICICI BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Chhattisgarh (61 schools) and Gujarat. ICICI Foundation specifically focused on grassroots education initiatives.
• NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSU CSR partner with two active projects: NPCIL Banswara (30+ schools, 5,000+ students) and NPCIL Chutka (88 schools, 3,600+ students). Has set up 80+ Mini Science Centres in government schools.
• State Bank of India (SBI) FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR arm of India's largest public sector bank supporting STEM Learning — 94 schools, 13,000+ students, 250+ teachers.
• General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSU insurance corporation and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning — 100+ schools, 28,000+ students, 300+ teachers.
• Bank of BarodacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic sector bank and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs in government schools.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEngineering and construction conglomerate and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with Mini Science Centre installations.
• Tata Group (Tata Metaliks, Tata Power Arpan)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTata group companies supporting STEM Learning in West Bengal (Tata Metaliks — 12 schools) and other locations for STEM infrastructure in government schools.
• Glenmark PharmaceuticalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning — 5 schools, 10,000+ students, 80+ teachers in Tamil Nadu.
• BrilliocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIT services company and CSR partner in Karnataka — 128 schools, 15,000+ students, 370+ teachers. Supporting Mini Science Centre installations.
• Kalpataru Power TransmissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPower infrastructure company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Chhattisgarh.
• J. P. MorganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMultinational investment bank and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• Max Foundation / Max IndiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Uttarakhand (3 schools, 436 students) and Punjab (5 schools) through Mini Science Centre installations.
• EdiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Jharkhand and Odisha.
• JSW GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSteel and energy conglomerate and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Himachal Pradesh (5 schools) and other locations.
• Hero MotoCorpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo-wheeler manufacturer and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Uttarakhand.
• Lupin PharmaceuticalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Jammu & Kashmir (schools in Behani, Samba, Rehain, Ghagwal).
• Kokuyo CamlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStationery and office supplies company and CSR partner in Jammu & Kashmir alongside Lupin for Mini Science Centre installations.
• Deloitte IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• BASFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChemical company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Karnataka.
• Vedanta GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMining and metals conglomerate and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Odisha.
• Exide IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBattery manufacturer and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Tamil Nadu.
• Hindalco IndustriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAluminum and copper company (Aditya Birla Group) and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
• Fullerton IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-banking finance company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Madhya Pradesh.
• IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic sector oil refining and marketing company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Odisha.
• Airport Authority of IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSU and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Tamil Nadu.
• RailTelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPSU providing railway telecommunications and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Uttar Pradesh.
• NLC India LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeyveli Lignite Corporation — PSU and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• United Way (Mumbai, Hyderabad, Baroda)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit network with multiple chapters supporting STEM Learning programs as implementation partners in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Gujarat.
• TechnipFMCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Delhi (3 government schools).
• HSBC IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational bank and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSemiconductor company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Telangana.
• WNS Care FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR arm of WNS Holdings and partner supporting STEM Learning in Telangana.
• Kansai Nerolac PaintsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustrial paints company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Punjab (5 schools).
• Assam Gas CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState PSU and CSR partner alongside ONGC supporting STEM Learning in Assam.
• Lakshya (Kakinada)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Andhra Pradesh.
• Qualcomm IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSemiconductor and telecom technology company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• Godrej GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiversified conglomerate and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs in India.
• Honda India Power ProductsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPower equipment manufacturer and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning.
• World Vision IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Christian humanitarian organization and non-profit partner supporting STEM Learning in West Bengal.
• Castrol IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLubricants company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• Mahindra & MahindraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive and farm equipment conglomerate and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning programs.
• CiplaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company and CSR partner supporting STEM Learning in Maharashtra (50+ corporate partners).

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• STEMROBO Technologies: Indian STEM education provider delivering AI, robotics, coding, and lab infrastructure to schools through CSR and institutional partnerships. Closely matches STEM Learning's Tinker Lab and curriculum-aligned STEM delivery model.
• Avishkaar: STEM/robotics education company in India offering kits, lab setups, and curriculum for K-12 schools. Overlaps with STEM Learning's Tinker Lab and AI & Robotics Lab offerings and competes for similar school and CSR budgets.
• Agastya International Foundation: Large Indian science education nonprofit operating hands-on science centres, mobile labs, and teacher programs in underserved government schools. Directly comparable to STEM Learning as a CSR-funded implementation partner for school-based experiential STEM education.
• Quest Alliance: India-based education nonprofit that partners with corporates to deliver 21st-century skills, digital literacy, and STEM programs in government schools. Comparable as a CSR-funded school STEM implementation partner.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs, running literacy, numeracy, and digital/STEM programs in government schools with corporate and institutional funding. Comparable scale and CSR-funded school delivery model, though STEM is a smaller part of Pratham's portfolio.

Regional players

• Piramal Foundation: Large Indian social impact foundation running education, health, and livelihood programs including STEM components in government schools with corporate CSR support. Comparable as a CSR-funded school education operator with overlapping funder base.

Emerging players

• Cuemath: Indian math-focused learning platform offering live online classes and after-school programs for K-12 students. Overlaps with STEM Learning's math enrichment focus but operates a direct-to-parent model rather than school deployments.
• Whitehat Jr: Live online coding and STEM platform for children, owned by BYJU'S. Adjacent in STEM/AI education for kids, but focuses on consumer/paid live classes rather than school-based CSR-funded infrastructure deployments.
• LEAD Group (LEAD School): Indian K-12 edtech company delivering integrated curriculum, teacher training, and school transformation programs to affordable private schools. Adjacent in school STEM delivery but targets private schools rather than CSR-funded government schools.

Broad incumbents

• Navneet Education Limited: Established Indian educational content and supplies company (publishing, stationery, e-learning). Broader and more diversified than STEM Learning, but overlaps in supplying curriculum-aligned educational materials and digital learning to schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/STEMLearning_IN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@stemlearning7043?si=T7aeekVtesOdzbaN
• Facebookfacebook.com/STEMLearningIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stem-learning
• Instagraminstagram.com/stemlearningindia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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