Deadline: 23rd April 2021 | The 2021 – 2022 Edtech Accelerator program is now open for applications!
For over six years, the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) has supported founders from around the world to build and scale innovative ‘edtech’ solutions. With the support of the community of edtech founders, investors and education stakeholders, they have delivered a bespoke program aimed at providing access to quality mentorship, coaching and a global network focused on changing the way we learn, teach and work.
The WISE Edtech Accelerator is a key part of their edtech program that aims to support innovation, conduct new research into edtech, and build a global edtech community.
Global Network – Access a community of over 50 edtech founders from 18 countries.
Interaction with industry leaders from the private sector, non-profit organisations and government.
Networking opportunities with potential donors, investors and partners.
Coaching & Mentorship – A hand-picked team of experts providing founders with support:
Marketing, sales & fundraising
Product strategy, development and roadmapping
Market insights and positioning
International Visibility – Selected ventures will have the opportunity to attend our international events and promotion on our global platforms including:
WISE@ forums, previous editions were held in Paris, New York and Beijing
WISE social media platforms
WISE Summit in Doha, convening over 4000 attendees from 100 countries
Requirements
- An edtech venture 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
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
The World Innovation Summit for Education is an international initiative aimed at transforming education through innovation. WISE was established by Qatar Foundation in 2009 under the patronage of its chairperson, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser.
Find out more at the official link below:
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Apply before 23rd April, 2021