Chennai: Google-incubated fintech startup Financepeer has partnered with education platform Lead21 to further strengthen its endeavors of transforming the education ecosystem.
Financepeer, which aims to reduce the financial gap in the education sector by financing the fee of the students at zero percent interest and zero cost EMI, is said to be bringing education reform in the country by developing economic models for social impact.
The event was attended by NCERT Director Hrushikesh Senapati, University of Madras Vice- Chancellor S Gowri, DOT School of Design CEO Ramanath and several institutional leaders, teachers and other stakeholders of education fraternity in India to explore opportunities, facilitate collaboration through continuous interaction, engagement and knowledge sharing for a better future.
Sky is the limit
EnduroSat, a leading space company, has entered into a multi-year partnership with WhiteHat Jr, an ed-tech company.
The contract entails a satellite launch in December 2021, which will have a payload dedicated to WhiteHat Jr, that provides its students with learning opportunities related to space.
In addition students will also have access to another satellite on a trial basis scheduled for launch in June 2021. Both satellites will leverage SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare.
“This is a testament to our mission of enabling kids to think beyond the obvious and aim for the stars, quite literally,” Karan Bajaj, founder and CEO at WhiteHat Jr said.