WISE Edtech Accelerator Programme 2023

Deadline: April 13, 2023

For over six years, we have supported Edtech founders from around the world to 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.

Benefit

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 specializing in:
  - 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 4,000 attendees from 100 countries.

Eligibility

Be 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.

Application

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 are their beneficiaries
- why they are applying for the WISE Edtech Accelerator
A product demo log-in for the WISE team