We help Startups build products that change the way people learn and teach
Imagine embarking on a journey where your passion for education has the potential to touch lives and shape futures. Welcome to our accelerator, designed with the visionaries of the edtech world in mind.
Our mission is straightforward: to improve the way people learn, around the world. We do this by blending core academic principles with the dynamism of entrepreneurship, a formula refined through collaboration with hundreds of founders.
What do we offer? A supportive ecosystem tailored for edtech entrepreneurs. A programme that focuses on outcomes we know make a difference to our founders, aligning vision with impactful, providing specialised training in venture development, and connecting you with industry experts. Beyond the invaluable mentorship and strategies and tools that founders use at every stage of their business, you'll gain access to exclusive networking events, Demo Days, and our broader community.
Important dates:
Application Deadline: 11:45pm, 6 September 2024
Notification: 8 September 2024
Mandatory London in-person days: 23 September 2024, 16 December 2024, 20 January 2025 (sessions start at 09:00)
Program benefits
16-WEEK
PROGRAM
Our 3-month journey of training and mentorship from world-leading researchers and highly experienced mentors in education technology. All delivered in a mix of live workshops and online training
100% EQUITY FREE
We never ask for equity to join any of our programs so you retain control of your business. We are a non-profit program, created to bring about positive change to our ecosystems
CORE OUTPUTS
Every startup will leave with fundamentals, collateral, strategies and tools they will use at every stage of their companies growth
RESEARCHERS & MENTORS
Our experts are from the leading organisations and institutions with unrivalled levels of understanding in the learning and technology sectors
COMMUNITY ACCESS
We have cultivated an online and real life community of peers happy to share their knowledge and support you during and after your journey in our program
Accelerator journey
Step 1
You will be introduced to your peers and the experts you will meet during your journey to lift-off! Our induction is the first of many networking opportunities, the perfect melting-pot of the world's best talent.
Step 2
You will learn a method already tried and tested by 400 founders. We train you on ways to scale and build impactful products. Our learning blueprint is a mix of entrepreneurial and educational research training.
Step 3
Our mentors will provide you with coaching and support to make the right decisions, boosting your chances of success. We recommend regular one-to-ones with our world-leading experts to ensure our training methods are applied in the right way.
Step 4
You will be given the opportunity to showcase your vision and business to our ecosystem of investors, philanthropists, policy makers and senior strategic partners. Our demo day presentations are the best in the industry!
LIFT OFF!
We continue to provide support, guidance and mentorship to all our alumni and expect the same from you. You will continue to have access to our network and expect you to support those who go after you.
curriculum overview
Vision, Mission & Purpose
When entering the world of entrepreneurship, we often hear the words Vision, Mission and Purpose. But what do they actually mean, how are they different and why are they important?
Business modelling
& customer development
Our business modelling approach provides you with the tools to grow a sustainable education technology business by ensuring you have the best product-market fit
Education technology research methods & ethics
You will be given an overview of research methods in the learning sciences, in order to understand the best way to start proving and improving your product
sUSTAINABLE FUNDING
You will hear about the funding journey of experienced edtech entrepreneurs to understand the options for you, while learning the ways a successful startup raises money
PITCHING & sTORYTELLING
You'll learn how to successfully communicate with strong positioning and a clear narrative.Whether pitching for investment, selling to potential clients or presenting at an event.
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