Shoolini Summer School inspired 100 young innovators from 17 States through research and innovation

Shoolini University successfully concluded its Summer Schools 2026, bringing together 100 school students from 17 states for an immersive learning experience focused on research, innovation, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies. Conducted in two cohorts, the programme introduced students to university-level research and encouraged them to think beyond conventional classroom learning.

The initiative was envisioned by Prof. Atul Khosla, Founder and Vice Chancellor, Shoolini University, and Ms Avnee Khosla, Trustee and Vice President, with the aim of exposing school students to scientific research, innovation, and problem-solving at an early stage of their academic journey.

The Summer Schools featured specialised programmes in Summer Patent School, Biotechnology and Generative AI. During the programme, students worked in advanced laboratories, interacted with faculty mentors and researchers, and gained practical experience through hands-on activities designed to strengthen critical thinking and creativity.

A key highlight of the programme was to introduce students to the complete innovation process, from identifying real-world challenges and developing solutions to understanding Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and the patent filing process. The programme maintained its remarkable 100 per cent patent filing rate, with every eligible student innovation progressing towards patent filing.

The participation of students from 17 states reflected the University's growing national reach and created a vibrant learning environment where young learners exchanged ideas, collaborated on projects and explored innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr Vinmre Kaushal, Program Head, Shoolini Summer Schools, said the vision behind the Summer Schools was to spark curiosity, confidence and innovation. He said it was heartening to see students from across the country working together like young researchers, adding to the programme's growing record of innovation and patent creation.

The programme was mentored by Ms. Shikha Sood, Program Mentor and Head Outreach, whose leadership, along with the dedicated efforts of the Ideas That Matter Team, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Team, faculty mentors, researchers and the Operations Team, ensured a meaningful and enriching learning experience for every participant.