Program overview
The Pilot School Program is UPSTYE’s deepest pre-launch engagement model. Partner schools work with our product and research teams across one or more product modules — AI study tools, smart classroom workflow, robotics and STEM curriculum, parent-visibility infrastructure.
We engage with a small number of pilots each cycle to ensure deep, high-quality collaboration. Partner schools influence what gets built, how it is delivered, and what success looks like.
Benefits for partner schools
Concrete, structured benefits available to selected pilots:
- Early access to UPSTYE products before commercial launch.
- Direct influence on product design through structured feedback loops.
- Free or subsidised initial deployment during the pilot phase.
- Co-branded research outputs and case study documentation.
- Priority access to ongoing UPSTYE workshops, founder sessions and partner events.
- Long-term preferred commercial terms post-launch.
What we look for in pilot schools
Pilot schools are selected for fit, not size or prestige. The traits that matter most:
- An academic leader who is genuinely curious and willing to experiment.
- At least one teacher per pilot module who is enthusiastic about technology.
- A culture of running structured experiments inside the school.
- Realistic infrastructure — stable internet, reasonable device availability.
- Willingness to provide honest feedback, including negative feedback.
How the pilot works
Each pilot is structured around a clear timeline, defined scope and measured outcomes.
Month 1: scoping and design. We jointly define the pilot scope, success metrics, and team commitments.
Month 2–3: deployment and onboarding. Teachers are trained. Infrastructure is set up. Students begin using the relevant module.
Month 4–5: active pilot. Weekly check-ins with the UPSTYE team. Iterative improvements based on real classroom feedback.
Month 6: structured review. Outcome assessment, joint case study documentation, decision on continuation or expansion.
Research collaboration
Beyond product piloting, partner schools have the option to participate in UPSTYE Research Council activities — quarterly research themes, market trend studies, India-specific K12 insights.
These contributions become foundational input for UPSTYE’s monthly Education Trends and quarterly AI in Education India reports — with appropriate credit to partner schools.
How to apply
Write to info@upstyeeducation.com with the subject line "Pilot School Program". Include the school name, location, board, approximate size, and a one-paragraph note on which modules you are most interested in piloting.
We review applications on a rolling basis and respond to every serious enquiry within ten business days.