European Edtech Alliance Update July 24
This month, the EEA has been diving into some of the biggest structural gaps in the EdTech ecosystem, sustainable methods of bridging them, understanding the importance of unified terminology and exploring best ways of navigating the complexities of the evidence landscape in education.
Continue reading to learn more about
The Female EdTech Fellowship, our new EdTech Map Website & a Partnership Announcement
EdTech Strategy Lab reports and findings
EEA Webinars
News from EEA Members & other news throughout Europe
Wishing you a wonderful summer from all of us at the EEA,
-Beth Havinga
Managing Director, European Edtech Alliance
EEA news:
Female EdTech Fellowship
One of the main highlights of our Female EdTech Fellowship is the fellows weekend. Our 5th cohort weekend brought together 10 exceptional female founders from 7 European countries. Over 3 days, these founders came together to share their successes, challenges, and insights. The power of community was truly evident, and the collaboration was inspiring and rewarding. Together, we are building a strong network for female founders in EdTech!
As cohort 5 comes to a place, remember to apply to be part of cohort 6 and join our program starting on September 30th, please apply before August 30th here!
Edtech Map Website
Make sure to check out and share our newly launched website that Maps the EdTech Ecosystem: https://www.edtechmap.eu/
Not on the map? Click on the links below to be featured on the map or share the link with someone you think should be part of:
Ecosystem Builder (investors, accelerators, incubators, and fellowships)
Top of the Table: Education
Thanks to Table.Media for recognising our Managing Director, Beth Havinga, and the work of the European Edtech Alliance as one of the Top 100 decisive minds of the education ecosystem. You can find the entire list here!
EdTech Strategy Labs
Our online Summer Workshop Series has been complemented by a special session for EEA members and an in-person workshop at University College London (UCL) which was part of the annual London EdTech Week.
Throughout our workshops, we have been hearing some common themes:
There is a high degree of complexity navigating the evidence landscape
There is a lack of a common understanding of what constitutes evidence
A lack of transparency in terms of research and certification practices makes some of these practices less trustworthy
Partnerships are needed to create trust and ensure targeted EdTech development
Check out our summer session workshop reports for EdTech Providers, Evaluation Developers, Academics and Researchers and make sure to read our spotlight reports from our discussions with Pati Ruiz at Digital Promise, UNICEF´s Learning Innovation Hub, and Michael Forshaw at EdTech Impact.
Make sure to explore more from the project here.
EEA Webinars:
EEA meets EFEE
Safe the date for our next EEA meets! On September 10th at 3 pm (CET) we meet the European Federation of Education Employers (EFEE).
This webinar provides a rare chance to connect with the European Federation of Education Employers. Their Secretary General, Daniel Wisniewski, will offer insights into the employers' role in the education sector in Europe, specifically their views on educational technology and their efforts to promote its advancement. Additionally, Panagiotis Karamalis, a key EFEE member and representative of the Hellenic Association of Independent Schools, will discuss EFEE's most recent project, EducAItion, and explore the integration of AI and technology in education from a managerial perspective.
Don´t miss this opportunity and register here!
Partnership announcement with Didacta Asia
Offering EdTech organisations from Europe, direct access and support to the trade fair, the congress, and the education market in Southeast Asia, we are excited to partner with didacta Asia. This partnership provides many benefits for all our members who are interested in the Southeast Asian education market. Read the entire Press Release here!
Member News:
Swiss EdTech Collider Testbed Magazine (German only)
Our Member Swiss EdTech Collider shared their first Testbed Magazine providing the first experiences of their successful Testbed program. Read it here!
EdTech Slovenia Member KOBI wins Learning Impact Prize
KOBI, a member of EdTech Slovenia, has won the OpenAI Learning Impact Prize and the Tools Competition award in the category of Accelerating Learning for their reading app specifically designed to support children with dyslexia.
HundrED and Montessori Global Education focus on child-centred learning innovations
HundrED and Montessori Global Education launch a spotlight on child-centred learning to identify impactful and scalable innovations. The call for innovations for this research project is now open! Experts in child-centred learning are also invited to apply to review the innovations as part of the Advisory Board! Find more information and submit your innovation here!
Worth Reading & Participating:
A short interview of the Westermann Verlag with our managing director, Beth Havinga, about the main focus of the EEA's work and what a balance between regulation and innovation in the education sector can look like. Read here!
UNESCOs Institute for Lifelong Learning is looking for papers to include in the International Review of Education – Journal of Lifelong Learning (IRE). Submit your article to be considered for publication in the longest-running journal of education here!
BETT 2025 - StartUp Zone
On 22-24 January, the biggest education event of the year will be opening its doors to over 30,000 attendees and special guests! Discover mind-blowing tech innovations, brand-new networking programmes and endless inspiration across the world of education. If you are a tech enthusiast, educator or someone passionate about the future of learning, make sure to attend! Join the European EdTech Alliance at Bett 2025 for their 40th birthday bash!
Funding and M&A News:
German Sdui raised 21m € and acquired Austria-based FoxEducation to establish itself as a market leader in the field of communication and messaging for schools and preschools in German-speaking countries.
Berlin-based doinstruct raised 7.6m € to address frontline-worker skills shortages via their onboarding and training platform.
Upcoming Events:
3rd-5th September: Brighteye Edtech Startup Festival - Registration
18th-19th September: Learning Conference for L&D in Stockholm, Sweden - Tickets
31st August: EdTech Summit Hungary in Budapest
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