Pune, Feb 21st: The Wonder School Learning Collective, in collaboration with Potters Earth Foundation, is proud to host the Annual Indian STEM Fest & Inter-School Innovation Expo 2026 on 23rd February 2026 (Monday) at The Wonder School campus in Mundhwa, Pune. The event will bring together school students, teachers, parents, home schoolers and STEM educators to celebrate science learning through innovation, real-world problem solving, and hands-on experimentation.
This large-scale STEM festival is part of a CSR-supported initiative sponsored by Tata BlueScope Steel, under which science teachers from underprivileged schools have been undergoing training to make science education more engaging, experiential and relatable. The training program will be facilitated by Potters Earth Foundation in collaboration with expert trainers from IISER Pune (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune).
The festival will host student innovation projects from participating schools, including working models, prototypes and poster presentations. Alongside the innovation expo, the event will also feature a STEM Carnival—a high-energy experience zone with interactive science and engineering challenges designed for children and families.
Key Highlights of the Event:
● Inter-School STEM Innovation Expo featuring working models and student projects
● Independent Innovators Pavilion for home schoolers and individual young innovators
● STEM Experience Carnival with 10–15 hands-on science activity stations
● Awards & Recognitions for student innovation across multiple categories
● Teacher Innovation Corner showcasing outcomes of the IISER-supported teacher training program
● TWS Learning Pathways Helpdesk for parents interested in future STEM and learning programs
The event will be attended by representatives from Tata BlueScope Steel, IISER Pune trainers, school leaders, and members of the local education community.
Speaking on the occasion, Saurabh Sharma, Founder, Potters Earth Foundation shared that the goal of the STEM Fest is not only to celebrate innovation, but also to demonstrate how science learning can become joyful and meaningful when students are encouraged to explore, build and experiment.
The Wonder School, known for its progressive and learner-centred approach, aims to use the STEM Fest as a platform to strengthen collaboration between schools and build a wider ecosystem that supports hands-on STEM education in India.
Event Details:
Event: Annual Indian STEM Fest & Inter-School Innovation Expo 2026
Date: Monday, 23rd February 2026
Venue: The Wonder School Campus, Pune
Time: 11:00 A.M. onwards (STEM Carnival & Expo open from 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)