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Be the first to know about new opportunities to participate in the WISE Edtech Accelerator program.
Submission period has ended. Our 2022–2023 Edtech Accelerator Cohort will be announced in September 2022.
Important Dates
- February 16, 2023: Applications open
- April 13, 2023 (4 PM GMT): Final deadline
- Beginning of September 2023: 2023 Cohort announced
What do we offer?
3
Bootcamps
100+
Introductions to potential partners per cohort
108
Hours of Coaching
per venture
About the WISE Edtech Accelerator
For over six years, we have supported edtech founders from around the world scale innovative solutions to key challenges within the world of education. Each year, we deliver a bespoke program aimed at supporting startup growth through one-to-one coaching, masterclasses with industry experts, as well as access to a global network of investors and education specialists.
The WISE Edtech Accelerator is a key part of our edtech program that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on revolutionizing the way we teach and learn.
What can you expect from our program?
Global Network
International visibility through partner events and the WISE Summit
Become part of a community of edtech founders from 22 countries
Global Network
Become part of a community of edtech founders from 22 countries
Coaching & Mentorship
Product strategy, development and roadmapping
Market insights and positioning
Coaching & Mentorship
Product strategy, development and roadmapping
Market insights and positioning
International Visibility
WISE social media platforms
WISE Summit in Doha, convening over 4000 attendees from 100 countries
International Visibility
WISE social media platforms
WISE Summit in Doha, convening over 4000 attendees from 100 countries
What is the selection process?
Requirements
- Established for at least one year
- Evidence of existing beneficiaries or users
- Product beyond Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage
- Evidence of existing revenue
- A dedicated team
Applications
All applicants must provide the following:
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- Submission of the official online application form, in English
- A complete pitch deck AND a short 1 min 30 seconds video.
The pitch must explain:- what the edtech solution is
- problem being tackled
- who their beneficiaries are
- why they are applying for the WISE Edtech Accelerator
- A product demo log-in for the WISE team
Selection Process
Each year, a committee composed of leading experts in education and entrepreneurship will support the WISE Edtech Accelerator team in the selection process. Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- How well the venture addresses the problem that it aims to solve
- How innovative is the solution is in light of existing ventures worldwide
- The potential educational impact
- The potential for growth and scalability
Who can apply for the WISE Accelerator?
Initiatives addressing education challenges through the use and/or design of technology in all sectors and regions are welcome to apply. Initiatives in this particular field may tackle education challenges in early childhood education, K-12, higher education or the future of work.
Applicants must meet the below requirements:
- An education technology venture established for at least one year;
- Existing beneficiaries or customers;
- A product beyond Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage
- Existing revenues;
- A dedicated team
How does the selection process work?
A Committee composed of leading experts in education and entrepreneurship will support the WISE Accelerator team in the selection process. The selected initiatives will be announced and join the WISE Accelerator in September 2020.
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
The Team
The WISE team will assess the team’s ability to execute and deliver on its vision.
The Solution
The WISE team will assess how well the solution developed by the initiative addresses the problem that the initiative aims to solve.
The Innovation
The WISE team will assess how innovative is the solution developed by the initiative in light of solutions developed worldwide in the edtech sector.
The educational impact
The WISE team will assess the potential of the educational impact that the initiative may have as it scales up
The Market
The WISE team will take into consideration the growth potential of the edtech market where the initiative operates
What are the application requirements?
Applications must satisfy the following requirements:
- All applicants must complete, in English, the official online application form fully.
- All applicants must submit a short 3 minutes video pitch by submitting a YouTube link. During the pitch, they must explain their edtech solution, the problem they are tackling, who their beneficiaries are, their traction so far and why they are applying for the WISE Accelerator.
- All applicants must provide a link to a product demo via a YouTube link or log-in information for the WISE team to assess the product developed by the applicant.
- The WISE team will invite shortlisted applicants to take part in an interview.
Who can apply for the WISE Accelerator?
Initiatives addressing education challenges through the use and/or design of technology in all sectors and regions are welcome to apply. Initiatives in this particular field may tackle education challenges in early childhood education, K-12, higher education or the future of work.
Applicants must meet the below requirements:
- An education technology venture established for at least one year;
- Existing beneficiaries or customers;
- A product beyond Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage
- Existing revenues;
- A dedicated team
How does the selection process work?
A Committee composed of leading experts in education and entrepreneurship will support the WISE Accelerator team in the selection process. The selected initiatives will be announced and join the WISE Accelerator in September 2020.
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
The Team
The WISE team will assess the team’s ability to execute and deliver on its vision.
The Solution
The WISE team will assess how well the solution developed by the initiative addresses the problem that the initiative aims to solve.
The Innovation
The WISE team will assess how innovative is the solution developed by the initiative in light of solutions developed worldwide in the edtech sector.
The educational impact
The WISE team will assess the potential of the educational impact that the initiative may have as it scales up
The Market
The WISE team will take into consideration the growth potential of the edtech market where the initiative operates
What are the application requirements?
Applications must satisfy the following requirements:
- All applicants must complete, in English, the official online application form fully.
- All applicants must submit a short 3 minutes video pitch by submitting a YouTube link. During the pitch, they must explain their edtech solution, the problem they are tackling, who their beneficiaries are, their traction so far and why they are applying for the WISE Accelerator.
- All applicants must provide a link to a product demo via a YouTube link or log-in information for the WISE team to assess the product developed by the applicant.
- The WISE team will invite shortlisted applicants to take part in an interview.
Meet our Coaches
Founder and CEO,
ExperimentFirst
US Marketing & Growth,
Revolut
CTO,
CloudCall
Meet our Founders
CEO and co-founder,
Lynx Educate
Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer,
Lynx Educate
Founder and CEO,
Ynmo
Founder,
Ynmo
Founder,
PraxiLabs
Chief Development Officer,
Instill Education
Chief Programmes Officer,
Instill Education
CEO,
Instill Education
Founder and CEO,
TinyIvy
Co-Founder and CEO,
Baobabooks
Co-Founder, Business Development Coordinator, and Customer Success Specialist,
Baobabooks
Co-Founder and CPO,
Baobabooks
Co-Founder & CEO,
Schoters
Co-Founder & COO,
Schoters
Co-Founder and CEO
Silabuz
Co-Founder and CMO
Silabuz
Founder and CEO,
Fire Tech
Co-founder and CEO
Guider
CEO and Co-Founder
TOMi
CTO and Co-Founder
TOMi
Co-Founder and CEO
Unrulr
Co-Founder and COO
Unrulr
CEO and co-founder
AskMyClass
Co-founder
AskMyClass
CEO
Botter
Co-founder and CEO
Kamkalima
Co-founder
Kamkalima
CEO and Founder
Livox
COO
Livox
Founder and CEO
Medics.Academy
CTO
Wumbox
CEO
Wumbox
Head of Curricullum & Content
Wumbox
2022-23 Cohort
Meet the four selected edtech ventures who have recently joined the WISE Edtech Accelerator program:
Instill Education
Reach: South Africa, Ghana, Kenya
Headquarters: South Africa
Instill Education supports educators and aspiring teachers in their education journey through a digital professional development platform, Upskill. Upskill is an accessible multi-channel, mobile learning, credentialing and rewarding platform; effectively creating the type of impact and incentives to engage with professional development that existing systems lack.
Lynx Educate
Reach: Europe & United Kingdom
Headquarters: France
Lynx Educate is a platform that supports European companies in connecting their employees with high-value upskilling and education programs. Their programs are accredited and certified, and delivered in an accessible way for working adults.
Ynmo
Reach: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, UAE
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Although the number of children with disabilities in the Middle East is increasing, there remains a regional and global shortage of qualified medical experts to support them. With that in mind, the Ynmo team chose to launch the app in 2017 as a means to provide schools, learning centres and clinics with the capability to design and monitor individualised treatment plans for students with special needs.
PraxiLabs
Reach: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, USA, UK, Philipines, Thailand, Peru, Mexico, Romania, Taiwan, Canada, New Zealand
Headquarters: Egypt
PraxiLabs aims to provide equal opportunity for an enhanced STEM education for students everywhere by providing 3D interactive virtual simulations of science labs that are accessible, usable, and affordable for educational institutions and students alike.
The Committee
All Ventures
The WISE Edtech Accelerator has supported 42 ventures from 22 countries, collectively
serving over 15 million beneficiaries in 130 countries.
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