“Previously there was no edtech or innovation ecosystem in place, even though some advanced technical solutions have been developed. In 2015 a few enthusiastic social innovators and business-oriented individuals introduced xEdu.”
— the Ministry for Foreign Affairs report on Finland’s Global Role in Education
That’s right. Since 2015, xEdu has been building and developing the Finnish edtech ecosystem, achieving numerous firsts in Finland:
The first edtech accelerator
The first co-creation program between schools and edtech startups
The first edtech incubator
The first edtech-focused event
The first edtech VC fund
The first edtech industry association
Having established the foundation for the ecosystem and acquired considerable knowledge, we’ve decided to expand beyond Finland to share our expertise. We have collaborated with corporations, governments, foundations, and EU consortiums, contributing to the development of edtech in Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, and several other countries. To learn more about the cases, reach out via email: info@xedu.co.
Pedagogy is the foundation of every solution: We don't chase after shiny ideas; instead, we choose and support startups that base their solutions on learning sciences.
You need an ecosystem to raise a startup: We don't build an accelerator in isolation – we analyze and develop an edtech ecosystem, including educational institutions, investors, corporates, government entities, startup networks, etc.
Industry-specific support: A fintech startup's business model is different from that of an edtech startup. Learn from the people who have been there and done that.
Our Principles
What We Offer
Consultancy on building edtech ecosystems and their various elements (accelerator design, co-creation programs etc.)
Building and running an actual accelerator or incubator and developing the surrounding edtech ecosystem at your location
Short-term programs: bootcamps, hackathons, etc.
Any other ideas – talk to us at info@xedu.co
Developing an edtech ecosystem is no easy feat. With one of the longest-running and largest portfolios in the field, xEdu is here to help you avoid common pitfalls and succeed in your efforts. Reach out to us: info@xedu.co.
