BASF Kids' Lab Engages Hyderabad Students

Hyderabad: BASF, in collaboration with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, is hosting the BASF Kids' Lab from 26 October to 31 October 2026, engaging young students in hands-on chemistry learning and climate action awareness. CSIR-IICT, a premier research institution under CSIR, is partnering with BASF to deliver this interactive educational initiative. The Hyderabad edition is expected to engage 1150 school children from municipal schools.

The BASF Kids' Lab program is a unique and interactive chemistry education initiative designed for children aged 8 to 12 years. Through engaging experiments and activities, the program aims to spark curiosity in science while helping children understand the importance of sustainability, environmental protection, and climate action.

Developed by BASF, the world's leading chemical company, the BASF Kids’ Lab program has been successfully implemented in more than 30 countries worldwide. Since its launch in India in 2004, the program has reached and inspired over 62,000 school children across the country.As part of BASF India's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the program was relaunched in 2023 with a focus on climate protection.

Since then, the program has been successfully conducted in metro cities including Chennai, Navi Mumbai, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Delhi and even reaching rural and tribal children in Nashik district. Through age-appropriate experiments and interactive learning modules, children explore concepts related to environmental sustainability and discover how small actions can contribute to a more sustainable future.