AWS EdTech Accelerator
The AWS EdTech Accelerator programme encompasses two parallel mentoring strands – one focusing on progressing your business proposition and the second on your technology roadmap.
10 selected companies will participate in 7 full-day workshops, starting on 29 April 2025, delivered by AWS and Learnovate experts in learning and technology plus a final Demo Day.
About the programme
Access and support from learning and technology experts.
- 7 full-day in person workshops delivered by experts in learning and technology plus a final Demo Day.
- In the workshops, you will develop a deep understanding of your customers’ needs, explore market opportunities and develop a technical roadmap and go-to-market plan.
- The programme encompasses two parallel mentoring strands – one focusing on progressing your business proposition and the second on your technology roadmap. Access and support from learning and technology experts will be provided throughout the programme.
- Applications closing date 4 April 2025.
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The Accelerator Programme runs from 29 April 2025 to 17 June 2025.
Why apply?
Accelerate the growth of your startup.
- Winner of Demo Day receives $100,000 USD AWS computing credits
- Participating companies will also receive an allocation of AWS credits
- Free access to Certified AWS training
- Tech mentoring with AWS experts
- Business mentoring with digital learning experts
Who can apply
Is this programme for you? We are looking for ten early-stage pre-investment startups or established companies in the Republic of Ireland. You may already have an early minimum viable product (MVP) or be ready to develop one and need support with one or more of the following:
- Developing and validating your business proposition.
- Technical guidance on building and scaling in the cloud, taking into account regulatory, data privacy and cyber security considerations.
- Access to specialist expertise such as pilots/trials, pathways to market, public procurement and investor readiness.
Who were the 2024 finalists?
ALPACA (winner) CPDStore Elephant Hive ExamRevision Skillsvista TY Future Unidoodle Weeve Wolf Academy
Check your eligibility
We’re looking for companies who are developing technology solutions to solve problems related to learning.
You may be eligible if:
You are a bootstrapped, self-funded, or funded startup – up to and including Series A.
You have developed an innovation related to learning that improves outcomes, enhances workflow or reduces costs.
You have a working prototype or need help developing one.
Your company is registered and located in the Republic of Ireland.
Our accelerator programme could help your business to accelerate growth and scale operations.
Your startup was founded within the last ten years
How to apply
Complete the online application form before 4 April 2025. Submissions will be evaluated by a team of industry experts.
If you have any questions about your application, you can talk to Tom Pollock, our Commercialisation Manager, before you submit it.
Apply now
Hear from the experts
“Every edtech founder starts out with a problem to solve – the EdTech Accelerator has been designed to help 10 of the brightest in Ireland develop their solutions. If we can share our culture of innovation and help these founders solve the problems they identified, I really believe we can have an impact on the Irish edtech community.”
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