Join the best
EDTECH ecosystem
in the world!
About xEdu
xEdu is Europe's leading business accelerator for edtech startups creating transformative learning solutions with pedagogical impact. From product development to market entry and internationalization, we offer broad assistance including coaching and mentoring, real-life testing environments for research and development. We provide a global partner network of recognized leaders in the education business for our startups.
Incubation
If the team is not ready for the acceleration programme yet (company not established, no prototype, lacking team members with necessary skills), they can participate in the incubation activities co-organized with our partners (Helsinki Education Hub, NewCo Helsinki, Helsinki Think Company, hackathons) and get prepared to apply for the acceleration period.
Acceleration
We run two acceleration programme for EdTech startups per year: Spring (March - June) and Fall (September - December).
In 2022 we ramped up our acceleration activities with a new NextEdu acceleration programme in Turin, Italy from May to October at great premises of OGRTorino in collaboration with Fondazione CRT.
In 2023 we are having a second edition of NextEdu from September to December, at OGR Torino.
What we have
done so far
Received more than 850
applications from 80 countries
Built a global network of over
100 daycare centers, schools and higher education institutes for collaboration
Helped xEdu companies to speed up their growth and market valuation 5x faster than the market growth
Accelerated 72 companies
from 15 countries. 46% of the graduates have a female founder or CEO
More than €30 000 000 of risk capital xEdu startups have raised so far
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More than €30 000 000 of risk capital xEdu startups have raised so far 〰️
Funding opportunities
Funding is generated from a reputable network of top investors from the public and private sectors. Companies that have gone through the accelerator program have raised up to one million euros during the first months after the program.
Our offer
We help startups speed up their market valuation
Acceleration Journey
Participation in xEdu program opens a massive gate of opportunities for a startup company. If you get accepted to xEdu acceleration program it means that we believe in your success. We believe that your EdTech product can reach the stars and our first mission is to show you the way there. Let these planets of our expertise be your guideline that will bring you to international success.
We want you!
Join xEdu accelerator programme if you:
Create services and products for the education business
Have a capable and committed team for growth
Have a product/service that is ready or almost ready for market validation and expansion