HCLFoundation and Pearson have launched a Discovery Science Center in Bengaluru to empower underprivileged students through STEM learning. This initiative aims to provide hands-on science and technology experiences, fostering critical thinking and innovation. The center expects to reach over 1,500 students annually, building on a strategic partnership that has already supported students in Noida and provided assistive devices for special needs learners.
Empowering Underprivileged Students Through STEM
HCLFoundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of HCLTech, has partnered with Pearson to launch a new Discovery Science Center in Bengaluru. This initiative is dedicated to providing underprivileged students with crucial hands-on access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experiences. The center is designed to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills among students.
Comprehensive Learning Ecosystem
The Discovery Science Center will offer immersive, application-based learning opportunities through year-round interventions such as STEM clubs, competitions, and workshops. It is projected to benefit over 1,500 students annually, focusing on fostering curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and early innovation skills. This launch marks an expansion of the strategic partnership between HCLTech and Pearson, which aims to build AI-powered technology skills. A similar center previously launched in Noida has already delivered STEM learning to underserved students.
Key Partnerships and Vision
Vishaal Gupta, India Chair and President, Enterprise Learning & Skills at Pearson, emphasized the importance of hands-on learning, stating, “Every student should have the opportunity to explore science and technology through hands-on-learning. This center gives students in underserved communities a place to explore, build skills and unlock what they can do.” Nidhi Pundhir, Senior Vice President and Global Head, CSR at HCLTech, highlighted the synergy of expertise, remarking, “This partnership demonstrates what is possible when technology expertise, the science of learning and grassroots execution come together with a shared purpose.”
Extended Support and Community Impact
Earlier this year, HCLFoundation and Pearson collaborated to support 400 students by equipping them with smart classrooms, including smart boards and laptops. The initiative also provided tailored assistive devices for children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning. Beyond classroom support, the program extends to helping children enroll and remain in school, creating a community-centric learning ecosystem that blends corporate expertise with tangible on-ground impact.
About the Organizations
HCLFoundation is committed to the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, investing in long-term sustainable programs across education, health, skill development, and environmental initiatives. To date, the Foundation has positively impacted over 7.5 million lives.
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 227,000 employees across 60 countries, offering advanced capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, and cloud. Consolidated revenues for the 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion.
Pearson, a global leader in lifelong learning, aims to help people realize their imagined lives through learning. With 18,000 employees, Pearson serves customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, and qualifications.
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