MAINTOR
The "Google Maps" for a student's life—an AI-powered mentor backed by human empathy for academic, career, and emotional guidance.
The Problem
Students today face a fragmented support system. Academic struggles, career uncertainty, and emotional stress are treated as separate issues, forcing students to navigate disconnected solutions—a tutor for math, a counselor for stress, and a career guide for the future. This lack of a unified, trusted guide leaves millions of students feeling overwhelmed, directionless, and alone.
The Solution
MAINTOR is the "Google Maps for a student's life"—an AI-powered mentor backed by human empathy.
- AI for Knowledge, Humans for Empathy: We use AI to scale instant, 24/7, verified guidance for everything from "Which book should I buy?" to "What should I do with my life?", while seamlessly escalating complex emotional needs to real human mentors and counselors.
- Holistic Guidance: We connect the dots between interconnected struggles and provide one seamless journey for academics, mental health, and career planning.
- Accessible & Safe: Available in regional languages on basic smartphones, with rigorous data privacy (DPDP Act 2023 compliant) and transparent, fact-checked sources.
Current Status
MAINTOR is currently in the Building phase. We are developing the core AI architecture, finalizing the hybrid human-mentor escalation model, and preparing for our initial pilot cohort with schools and colleges.
Last updated: November 2025
How You Can Contribute
A lead engineer to architect the conversational AI, integrate the verified knowledge base, and build the mobile platform.
Strategic angels with experience in scaling EdTech platforms in India.
Agencies to help drive user acquisition and school outreach.
Research and operations support from the HAPUN Fellowship.
Certified educators, career counselors, and mental health professionals to provide the human empathy layer.
Schools and colleges ready to pilot MAINTOR to improve student retention, well-being, and career outcomes.
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