Welcome to BusinessCloud’s EdTech 50 ranking for 2026.
The annual ranking of the 50 most innovative UK companies creating original technology for education and workplace development will be published here on Monday 9th March.
Following the creation of a shortlist featuring 104 firms, the final ranking will be decided by a combination of selections from an expert judging panel (see below) and a vote among readers of BusinessCloud.
The judges
Rachel Vecht, founder, Educating Matters
Educating Matters provides guidance on inclusion, changing cultures and bespoke training through seminars, webinars, workshops, 1:1 coaching, resources & videos.
Dan Sandhu, CEO, Education Development Trust
Dan Sandhu, now CEO of the Education Development Trust, has served as a founder, CEO and investor in technology, education and EdTech, taking businesses from startup to global scale.
Tim Holmes, education, training and human capital M&A, Alvarez & Marsal
Tim Holmes advises company owners, investors & corporates on fundraisings and transactions, with a focus on the education, training and human capital sectors.
Jonathan Symcox, editor, BusinessCloud