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WISE Edtech Accelerator 2025-2026 ($50,000-worth of support)

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Call For Applications: WISE Edtech Accelerator 2025-2026 ($50,000-worth of support)

WISE has 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.

The WISE Edtech Accelerator is a key part of their edtech program that aims to support innovation and build an edtech community focused on revolutionizing the way we teach and learn.

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Eligibility

  • Open to startups beyond the MVP stage, with evidence of traction and sales. Typically, ventures are pre-Series A or pre-Seed, having raised less than $500,000.
  • The Accelerator is agnostic to geography, with past cohorts including ventures from both developed and developing countries.
  • Startups must show proven traction and measurable impact within their operating markets. Impact is a key consideration in the selection process.
  • The Accelerator targets for-profit ventures (NGOs and nonprofits are not eligible).
  • Ventures from a variety of educational subsectors, including K12, higher education, and professional development, are eligible.
  • Preference for ventures with co-founders, as this promotes broader engagement across different areas of support.
  • Local Track: The Local Track of the WISE Edtech Accelerator is designed for early-stage, pre-Series A startups ready to scale and enter the Qatari market. This track provides unparalleled access to Qatar’s rapidly growing education sector, offering you the opportunity to:
    • Receive mentorship from top industry experts and local innovators to tailor your product for the Qatari market.
    • Connect with key stakeholders from top industry experts and local innovators to tailor your product for the Qatari market.
    • Participate in high-level networking events and showcase your solution to a global audience of decision-makers and influencers.
    • Gain fast-tracked access to local funding and grant opportunities through our partners offering world-class innovation hubs, and opportunities to accelerate your growth.
  • International Track: The International Track of the WISE Edtech Accelerator welcomes innovative, early-stage EdTech startups from across the globe, offering an exciting opportunity to scale without the need to focus on any specific market. Each startup will receive $50,000-worth of support, including:
    • Leverage the global network of mentors, investors, and educational leaders to drive your product’s international growth.
    • Gain expert mentorship in product development, business strategy, and market expansion tailored to your unique needs.
    • Participate in high-level networking events and showcase your solution to a global audience of decision-makers and influencers.

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Application Process

All applicants must provide the following:

  • Submission of the official online application form, in English
  • A complete pitch deck, which 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

Deadline: Ongoing

Click HERE to Apply

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