About Us

Imagine a world where you can learn from the brightest minds on the planet while exploring the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. A world where you can fuse academic excellence with unforgettable adventure, embarked upon with an exclusive community of passionate learners.

Introducing SternaXP, a collaboration that melds the capabilities of HCL Corp, India’s foremost technology powerhouse, with the expertise of Hearth Advisors, an international boutique consultancy specialising in the field of education.

Unlike an adventure tourism venture or an exam prep start-up, SternaXP stands as a distinct experiential learning platform, fostering academic rigour and intellectual inquiry through hands-on activities and thrilling exploration.

Our Programmes

Explore a range of programmes designed in collaboration with our premium partners. These structured courses provide students with a comprehensive understanding of specific fields of knowledge or disciplines, helping shape their academic and professional futures.

Explore Our Ongoing Programmes

Intensive Clinics Abroad

Sterna Clinics in India

Guided Challenges

Build-It-Yourself Programmes

  • Intensive Clinics Abroad

    Embark on short trips to exceptional locations, institutes, and facilities abroad, enhanced with academic pre- learning, expert guidance, masterclasses, and hands-on experimentation.

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  • Sterna Clinics in India

    Immerse yourself in exclusive, short masterclasses conducted by experts from our premium partners, taking place in culturally significant locations across India.

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  • Guided Challenges

    Participate in open challenges with extensive guidance and learning materials. Get ready to actively engage and excel in each challenge.

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  • Build-It-Yourself Programmes

    Join extended programmes co-created with our premium partners. Benefit from comprehensive guidance, masterclasses, and learning materials. Engage in hands-on projects and create products under the guidance of industry leaders.

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Our Leadership

At the forefront of SternaXP, shaping a visionary blend of academic excellence and extraordinary adventure, are Shikhar Malhotra, the Co-Founder and Chairman with a vast influence across HCL Corporation and Healthcare, and Shashank Vira, the seasoned CEO with three decades of experience in international leadership and a profound understanding of academia and education.

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Shikhar Malhotra

Shikhar Malhotra, Co-Founder and Chairman of SternaXP, is a multifaceted leader. As Director and Board Member at HCL Corporation, CEO of HCL Healthcare, and head of prestigious educational institutions, his influence is far-reaching. A committed philanthropist, Shikhar co-founded 'The Habitats Trust', and supports Shiv Nadar Foundation. At SternaXP, he redefines experiential learning with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Shikhar Malhotra

Shashank Vira

Shashank Vira, CEO of SternaXP, has three decades of diverse experience in entrepreneurship and education. With a background in international leadership, expertise in private equity, and notable contributions to education financing, Shashank brings with him a nuanced understanding of the field. His academic focus spans curriculum development at the high school and university levels in both India and the UK. Shashank is an academic and innovator, positioning SternaXP as a formidable force in education.

Shashank Vira

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