CoGrad School Incubation Program Brings Together Leading Education Leaders to Drive Future-Ready School Transformation in India

During the event, CoGrad reaffirmed its commitment to transforming India’s education ecosystem through innovation-led school development. The organization also highlighted its growing national recognition, including its feature on Shark Tank India, its ongoing work in rural India to improve access to quality education, and its long-term vision of supporting schools through structured incubation programs.

CoGrad Signs MoUs with Participating Schools

One of the key highlights of the program was the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between CoGrad and participating schools. Through these collaborations, CoGrad will work with schools to strengthen institutional leadership, improve academic quality, integrate technology and Artificial Intelligence, enhance teacher capacity, and develop sustainable school growth strategies.

Building on the success of this initiative, CoGrad announced its ambitious goal of expanding its school incubation network by partnering with 50 schools across India by next year.

Participating Schools

The program witnessed participation from more than 20 schools representing different regions of the country, including:

• Dr. Bachcha Prasad Memorial School
• St. Joseph’s School
• Chandrawati River Valley International School
• Maharshi Dayanand Senior Secondary School, Khudan
• Kids World School
• St. Mark’s High School
• P.D.M. Convent School, Puraini, Uttar Pradesh
• Shree Ji Karuna Sagar Senior Secondary School
• B.S.D. Public School
• M.Y.K. Global Academy
• A.K.C. Secondary School
• Ideal Radiant Public School
• Guru Madhav Prasad Shukla Inter College
• R.B. Public School
• B.L.A. Navyug Public High School, Ahar
• Babulal Satbhaiya Memorial Saraswati Gyan Mandir Inter College, Gouna, Narahat
• National Brains Academy
• Abdul Hakeem Abdul Kalam Progressive Inter College

…along with several other schools, educators, and institutional leaders from across India who participated in the School Incubation Program and contributed to meaningful discussions on innovation, leadership, and the future of school education.

Distinguished Speakers

K. S. Upadhyay

Chief Executive Officer, CM SHRI Schools, Government of NCT of Delhi

Spoke on government-led school transformation initiatives, innovation in education, and the role of AI-enabled learning in building future-ready schools.

Vikram Joshi

Former Joint Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)

Shared his expertise on institutional planning, educational leadership, and long-term strategic development of schools.

Sudhir Sharma

Strategic Advisor & Leadership Expert

With more than 35 years of experience in education, public policy, and institutional development, he addressed school branding, leadership, and institutional excellence.

Nandini Sharma

Digital Educator, TEDx Speaker & Content Creator (“This is Alaska”)

Highlighted the growing importance of digital presence, communication, and online reputation for schools.

Dr. Bhavana Kulshreshtha

Education Mentor, Former Educator (DPS, Amity & KVS), CBSE Master Trainer

Spoke about changing parental expectations and the importance of holistic education for student success.

Ankit Jha

AI Educator & Technology Mentor

Demonstrated practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in education and responsible AI adoption in schools.

Himanshu Chaurasia

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CoGrad

Presented CoGrad’s vision of building India’s largest school incubation ecosystem by empowering educational institutions through innovation, leadership, and technology.

Hariom Chaurasia

Education Influencer & Student Engagement Mentor (“Baccho Ka Dost”)

Emphasized the importance of teacher-student relationships and positive school culture in improving learning outcomes.

About CoGrad

CoGrad is an education-focused organization dedicated to transforming schools through structured incubation programs, leadership development, innovation, and technology integration. With a strong focus on rural India, CoGrad is committed to empowering schools, supporting educators, and creating equitable learning opportunities for students across the country.