Who we are

Cultivating the
Architects of Tomorrow.

Founded in 2018, Exstemplar Education Linkers Foundation is on a mission to dismantle the barriers to high-quality STEM education — making scientific literacy inclusive and accessible for every Indian student.

Born from a simple but
powerful conviction.

Founded by two passionate co-founders who started in a small room with big ideas, Exstemplar was born from a conviction: the way we teach STEM needs to change. Too often, science is reduced to a grade on a report card. We saw something different — a world where curiosity is celebrated, where innovation is accessible to every child, regardless of their background, gender, or postcode.

Our journey began with the IRIS National Fair — India's premier student science competition — which we relaunched as our flagship initiative, independently and with the support of scientific and academic communities across the country.

From mentoring students in rural villages near Kuppam to watching young Indian innovators shine on international stages, every milestone has reinforced why we do what we do.

2018
Founded
Started with a small room and a big idea
50K+
Students Reached
Young minds engaged across India and beyond
5+
Active Programs
Across India and beyond
2028
Vision Year
National STEM Education Conference

What drives everything we do.

Our Mission

Empower through Experience

To create dynamic, real-world STEM experiences that empower India's next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders. We don't just teach science — we make young people fall in love with it.

Our Vision

Equitable Access by 2028

By 2028 — Exstemplar's tenth anniversary — we aim to host a National STEM Education Conference bringing together teachers, government officials, and industry leaders.

Our Belief

Science is a Superpower

Every young person in India deserves access to it. We are changing how India thinks about science, one young mind at a time.

Our Approach

Inclusive & Borderless

A borderless platform where every student in India — and beyond — can discover their potential through STEM. From rural villages to global science forums.

Programs that change trajectories.

IRIS National Fair

Connecting India's brightest young innovators with mentors, opportunities, and a global stage.

ASTRYC

Gateway to the London International Youth Science Forum at Imperial College London.

LEAD STEM Citizenship

Empowering middle school students to use STEM as a force for social good.

FIRE Program

Financial independence through entrepreneurship for women in India's most remote areas.

Mentorship Programs

Pairing students with STEM professionals for career guidance and scientific support.

Regional Chapters

Expanding our network to ensure no student is left behind across India.

The people behind
the mission.

Our core team brings together expertise in education, science, technology, and social impact — united by a shared belief that every young mind deserves a chance to discover the power of STEM.

Sasha Kumar
Sasha Kumar
Co-Founder
Sharon E Kumar
Sharon E Kumar
COO
Shray Singh
Shray Singh
Head — Programs
Amit Garg
Amit Garg
Strategic Relationships
Anushree Pandey
Anushree Pandey
Creative Head
Anshuman Nautiyal
Anshuman Nautiyal
Innovations & Tech

The minds that guide our research.

Our Scientific Review Committee brings together distinguished scientists, educators, and innovators from across India and the world — ensuring the highest standards of scientific rigour in everything we do.

Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail
SRC Chairman
Dr Sultan Ahmed Ismail
Former Director, Ecoscience Research Foundation
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dr AK Paul
Dr AK Paul
Professor (Retd), University of Kolkata
Dr Arundhati Pal
Dr Arundhati Pal
Associate Professor, Serampore College
Dr Hemant Pande
Dr Hemant Pande
Professor (Retd), Hislop College, Nagpur
Dr Pratibha Jolly
Dr Pratibha Jolly
Principal (Retd), Miranda House, Delhi University
Dr S Ranganathan
Dr S Ranganathan
Scientist G (Retd), CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur
Dr Vijay Kumar
Dr Vijay Kumar
Assistant Professor, NIT Srinagar
Dr Saral Baweja
Dr Saral Baweja
Product Development Chemist, Henkel, Germany
Dr Priya Gupta
Dr Priya Gupta
Psychology Teacher & Counsellor, GD Goenka World School
Dr Ashish Ghosh
Dr Ashish Ghosh
Director, IIIT Bhubaneswar
Dr Kishore Amin
Dr Kishore Amin
Scientist, ACTREC Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
Dr Monika Koul
Dr Monika Koul
Professor, Hansraj College, Delhi University
Dr Suniti Yadav
Dr Suniti Yadav
Scientist, ICMR, New Delhi
Mr Sachin Chaubey
Mr Sachin Chaubey
Director, Ampere, Bengaluru
Mr Ajay Jayaraman
Mr Ajay Jayaraman
Head — Mechanical Systems, Nymble, Bengaluru
Mr Rajinder Bedi
Mr Rajinder Bedi
Resident Fellow — Lead Architect, NITI Aayog
Dr DK Pandey
Dr DK Pandey
Scientist F/Director (Retd), DST-NCSTC, New Delhi
Dr Kaushik Pal
Dr Kaushik Pal
Professor, IIT Roorkee
Dr Pallavi Kshetrapal
Dr Pallavi Kshetrapal
Associate Professor, THSTI, Faridabad
Dr Paul Douglas
Dr Paul Douglas
Professor, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam
Dr Shubha Tripathi
Dr Shubha Tripathi
Aarogya Clinic, Gurgaon
Dr Yogananda CS
Dr Yogananda CS
Professor, JSS S&T University, Mysuru
Dr TV Venkateswaran
Dr TV Venkateswaran
Visiting Professor, IISER Mohali
Gp Capt Toby Joseph
Gp Capt Toby Joseph
Senior Professional, Aerospace & Aviation, New Delhi

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