AI Innovation Lab
A bold new learning engine
Why This Matters Now
Students aren't competing with each other.
They are competing with AI.
NEP 2020
Mandates experiential, multidisciplinary learning.
Universities globally
Reward portfolios, not memorised answers and scores only.
Employers
Value problem-solvers who can use AI intelligently.
Your school can lead the movement, not follow it.
The Vision
A lab where students build technology-enabled businesses.
Not a coding lab. Not a robotics room.
A mini startup incubator inside the school.
Students learn to:
  • Identify real problems
  • Use AI tools to create solutions
  • Prototype quickly
  • Test & iterate
  • Pitch and launch real products
What Makes This Different
Designed like a corporate innovation studio, not a classroom.
Live Industry Mentors
Mentors who work on live industry projects
Enterprise Tools
Access to enterprise-grade AI tools
Structured Frameworks
Structured product-development
Innovation Pairs
Student–teacher innovation pairs
Real Outcomes
Fast prototyping → fast learning → real outcomes
Some of the Tools They Will Use
Powered by VeidaLabs Stack
AI Research & Creation
  • ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity AI
  • Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Agentspace
  • AI image/video generation tools
Design & Prototyping
  • No-code builders (web/app)
  • UI/UX AI assistants
  • Rapid idea-to-product workflows
Experimentation Frameworks
  • Prompt Labs
  • Build-vs-Buy frameworks
  • Use-case assessment templates
These are the same tools used in global startups and consulting firms.
What Students Will Create
A complete innovation cycle in the hands of a child
  • AI-powered chatbots
  • Micro-apps
  • Websites
  • AI-generated marketing
  • Community problem-solvers (waste, safety, learning)
  • Portfolio projects for college admissions
Every student finishes with a real, working outcome.
Aligned With NEP 2020
Experiential. Multidisciplinary. Real-world.
NEP priorities directly supported:
Inquiry-led learning
Cross-disciplinary projects
Entrepreneurship
Technology fluency
Portfolio-based assessments
This Lab becomes your NEP engine.
Programme Structure
Two tracks, one mission
Grades 6–8
Exploration & Creativity
Grades 9–12
Problem-Solving & Product Building
Batch size: 15 students
Frequency: 1 session/week
Mentorship Model
Mentors make or break innovation labs.
Our mentors are full-time VeidaLabs & Industry experts working on:
  • AI consulting
  • Product innovation
  • Enterprise AI adoption
They guide student teams on:
  • Problem discovery
  • Prototyping
  • Testing
  • Showcasing
This is the differentiator traditional labs don't have.
Student–Teacher Innovation Pairs
Each project team = 1 Teacher + 1 Student Innovator + VeidaLabs/Industry Mentor
Teacher learns innovation frameworks
Student leads problem-solving and vision
VeidaLabs executes technical backbone
This creates continuity, safety, and educational integration.
What the School Gets
A flagship capability that parents talk about.
Strong differentiation
Strong differentiation vs. peer schools
Future-proof identity
A future-proof identity
University portfolios
University-relevant portfolios
Community goodwill
Community goodwill
Success stories
Press and PR-worthy success stories
Corporate partnerships
Potential CSR and corporate partnerships
This lab becomes your school's "innovation signature."
Fee & Sustainability Model
Built to be financially self-sustaining
1
One time SetUp Cost
2
Per Student Yearly Cost
Includes AI tools, certifications, hardware usage, mentors, events
Community Extension
Evening & weekend AI Labs open to:
  • Parents
  • Local schools
  • Community learners
Position the school as a local innovation hub.
Proven Model
Centre offers:
  • Google Cloud certifications
  • Product incubation
  • Industry mentors
  • Real customer projects
  • AI Club membership
  • Visits to likes of Google, McKinsey, Microsoft & StartUps
Your school can offer the same sophistication - with customisation.
Implementation Plan
Four-phase approach
01
Phase 1 — Setup (Month 1-2)
AI Lab space, devices, software stack, teacher orientation
02
Phase 2 — Pilot Cohort (Months 3–4)
One batch each for Grades 6–8 & 9–12
03
Phase 3 — Full Launch (Month 5)
Open registrations, parent workshops, first Innovation Day
04
Phase 4 — Community & Partnerships (Months 6)
PR, corporate tie-ups, community programmes
The Impact in One Line
We're not teaching students to use AI.
We're enabling them to build with AI.
Call to Action
Let's set up a walkthrough
hello@veidalabs.com
About VeidaLabs
VeidaLabs is at the forefront of AI UpSkilling, dedicated to empowering the next generation with the essential skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. Our hands-on Industry Experts specialise in intensive, practical bootcamps that demystify complex technologies and make them accessible to young minds.
"At VeidaLabs, we believe in cultivating future leaders who not only understand AI but can innovatively apply it to solve real-world challenges, shaping a brighter, more intelligent tomorrow."
Our commitment extends beyond theoretical knowledge, focusing on hands-on creation and career guidance via industry experts who already walk the talk, ensuring every professional is well-equipped for their journeys with the right kind of mentoring.
About the Founder
Jisha Nenwani Sharma is the Founder of VeidaLabs and a recognized expert in AI. With 21 years of experience in technology, product development, and innovation, she has led high-impact programs across industries.
She is an ex-McKinsey & Company, where she built and scaled AI upskilling program for technology teams, consultants and leaders globally. She was responsible for creation, execution and scaling of AI, relevant projects and products in Technology function. Her work there was regarded as a benchmark in making AI hands-on, practical, and directly tied to business value with a special article on McKinsey.com. Available here.
Jisha has upskilled leaders, founders, product managers, agile coaches, UX experts, school and university cohorts - consistently receiving feedback scores above 9.5/10 for clarity, depth, and ability to demystify AI. She is known for turning non-technical professionals into confident AI users who can build real workflows and agents within days.
At VeidaLabs, she leads a team of practitioners delivering AI MasterClasses, advisory and innovation product development services tailored for businesses and educational institutions. Their mission is simple: making AI your Friend.