Deadline: 13-Apr-23

Applications are now open for the WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on revolutionizing the way they teach and learn.

For over six years, they have supported edtech founders from around the world scale innovative solutions to key challenges within the world of education. Each year, they 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.

Benefits

• 3 Bootcamps
• 100+ Introductions to potential partners per cohort
• 108 Hours of Coaching per venture

What can you expect from the program?

• Global Network
  • Access to an extensive network of investors and education specialists
  • International visibility through partner events and the WISE Summit
  • Become part of a community of edtech founders from 22 countries
• Coaching & Mentorship
  • A hand-picked team of experts specialising in:
    • Marketing, sales & fundraising
    • Product strategy, development and roadmapping
    • Market insights and positioning
• International Visibility
  • Selected ventures will have the opportunity to attend the international events and promotion on the global platforms including:
    • [email protected] forums, previous editions were held in Paris, New York and Beijing
    • WISE social media platforms
    • WISE Summit in Doha, convening over 4,000 attendees from 100 countries

Eligibility Criteria

• 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
• All applicants must provide the following:
  • 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

For more information, visit Qatar Foundation.