MONTREAL, Sept. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Proteus Labs, a Montreal-based developer of immersive mixed reality science lab applications for K–12 education, today announced that its unique mixed reality science lab application has been selected to be part of Avantis Education's ClassVR Xcelerate headset and new EduverseSTEM platform, extending hands-on virtual science experiments to schools in 90 countries.

Through the partnership with Avantis Education, creator of ClassVR and a global leader in immersive learning technology, Proteus Labs experiences are now integrated into EduverseSTEM, Avantis Education's most comprehensive STEM education suite to date.

Bringing Proteus Labs to Classrooms Around the World

For Proteus Labs, the partnership marks a significant milestone in the company's growth. The integration brings Proteus Labs' distinctive mixed reality approach to hands-on science education directly to Avantis Education's global network of over two million students, in more than 200,000 classrooms, across 90 countries. Schools using EduverseSTEM now gain access to Proteus Labs' virtual labs alongside curriculum-aligned content from Avantis and a select group of other leading STEM technology providers, all under a single, convenient subscription.

"Being selected by Avantis Education to be part of EduverseSTEM is a significant milestone for Proteus Labs, and a powerful validation of our mission to make hands-on science education accessible to every student, everywhere," said Mathieu Beaulieu, CEO at Proteus Labs. "Avantis has built one of the most trusted immersive learning ecosystems in the world, and this partnership gives our virtual science labs a direct path into classrooms across 90 countries. Together, we're helping bring the next generation of STEM education to students who might otherwise never get the chance to experience the excitement of hands-on scientific discovery."

Making Science More Accessible

The partnership pairs Proteus Labs' immersive VR science lab platform with Avantis Education's global reach and education expertise, giving more students access to realistic, hands-on science experiments without the cost, safety concerns, or physical infrastructure that traditional labs require.

Through Proteus Labs, students and educators can:

• Explore a wide range of STEM disciplines, with hands-on virtual experiments spanning chemistry, physics, biology, electricity, and general science.
• Learn through experimentation, with the freedom to explore, make mistakes, and repeat experiments as often as needed.
• Experience science in AR or VR, providing flexible immersive learning opportunities designed for classroom use.
• Connect learning to the curriculum, through modules aligned with recognized educational standards.
• Access science in 10 languages, helping bring immersive science education to classrooms around the world.

Together, Proteus Labs and Avantis Education are expanding access to engaging, high-quality science learning experiences. wherever the classroom may be.

"We're incredibly excited to have Proteus Labs as part of EduverseSTEM. Their approach to exploration, experimentation and hands-on learning is exactly the kind of content we want to bring to the ClassVR community. With Proteus Labs experiences now part of EduverseSTEM, we're giving educators even more powerful ways to create experiences that genuinely support how students learn." — Simon Bradshaw, Head of Education, Avantis Education

At Proteus Labs, Mixed Reality is designed to extend the science lab, not replace it. "Proteus works closely with partners worldwide to ensure our technology responds to real, local classroom needs and creates meaningful, lasting impact," said Yanick Beaulieu, executive VP at Proteus Labs. "We believe every student deserves access to engaging, high-quality science education, no matter where they are. Through this partnership with Avantis Education, we'll help give students more opportunities to explore, practice, and build confidence, before stepping into a physical lab or alongside traditional laboratory experiences."

About Proteus Labs

Proteus, based in Montreal, Quebec, is an innovative Canadian company specializing in the development of Proteus Labs, an augmented and virtual reality educational solution. Its ambition is to transform scientific learning by making practical experiments accessible to everyone, anywhere, and at any time. Proteus Labs' next-generation application delivers unique, interactive, and immersive virtual science labs for K–12 education, with dozens of hands-on experiments across chemistry, physics, biology, electricity, and general science, empowering educators to deliver engaging STEM experiences anytime, anywhere, in AR or VR.

Built by a multidisciplinary team of scientists, teachers, and developers working closely with academic organizations and education experts, Proteus Labs is available in 10 languages and already supported by a growing network of partners and collaborators around the world, including distributors across United States, France, Africa, and South Korea. Learn more at proteus-vr.com.

SOURCE Proteus Labs