It’s time to help decide BusinessCloud’s annual EdTech 50 ranking for 2026.
The annual ranking celebrates the UK’s most innovative startups, scaleups and established firms creating original technology for education and workplace development.
We have shortlisted 104 firms for potential inclusion. The final EdTech 50 ranking will be determined by a combination of reader votes and selections from an expert judging panel.
You can cast your vote until 23:59 on Sunday 22nd February. Browse the shortlist below and vote for the company you believe to be the most innovative.
The final EdTech 50 ranking will be published online here on Monday 9th March.
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Voting has now ended – the 2026 EdTech 50 will be published here on Monday 9th March.
EdTech 50 shortlist
| Company | HQ | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Simple | London | Greater London | Digital resources for nursery, primary and secondary schools |
| 5Mins | London | Greater London | TikTok of workplace learning' platform featuring bite-sized lessons |
| Angel Solutions | Liverpool | North West | Software for education industry including lesson planning, school management and Ofsted database |
| Applatch Kids | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | App supporting children’s academic growth by requiring them to pass educational quizzes before unlocking entertainment apps |
| Aptem | London | Greater London | Apprenticeship management system designed to enhance skills development and employability |
| Arbor Education | London | Greater London | Management information system provider empowering schools and multi academy trusts to collaborate and enhance pupil achievement |
| Aristotal | London | Greater London | AI-powered coaching platform designed to enhance teaching effectiveness |
| Atom Learning | London | Greater London | Online adaptive learning for children assist exam preparation from 11Plus to GCSE |
| Avantis | Gloucester | South West | Tech solutions for the classroom including ClassVR |
| Cambridge Spark | Cambridge | East of England | AI platform for data science engineer training |
| Can Studios | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Learning management, content and assessment platform |
| Century | London | Greater London | Teaching and learning platform for schools, colleges and universities |
| Chalkie AI | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Platform to create interactive and inspiring lessons in seconds |
| Chatta | Kingston Upon Hull | Yorks & Humber | Classroom tech to develop attentive listeners, confident speakers and fearless writers |
| Classlist | Oxford | South East | App that helps schools build community in a safe, trusted space that they control |
| clear_pixel VR | Cardiff | Wales | Neuroscience virtual reality training platform |
| Cognassist | Hebburn | North East | Neurodiversity solution helping individuals perform at their best in education and work |
| Connect Childcare | Nelson | North West | Nursery management software |
| Desq | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Utilises digital media to design learning experiences for brands' workforces |
| Developing Experts | Norwich | East of England | Interactive online science lessons |
| Earth Cubs | London | Greater London | Using educational storytelling to make planet-saving exciting, entertaining and achievable |
| Ecctis | Cheltenham | South West | Solutions and services in international education, training and skills development |
| EdenFiftyOne | Liverpool | North West | Promotes the 51 universal skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening within English education |
| EduMe | London | Greater London | Mobile-based workplace training platform |
| Edumentors | London | Greater London | Connects students with expert tutors from elite UK universities to support their academic success in subjects like 11Plus, GCSE and A Levels |
| Elementary Technology | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Wide range of tech solutions for schools |
| Estendio | Glasgow | Scotland | Behind Present Pal tool for practising public speaking; and also Tailo, an AI platform that supports students to read and engage with challenging academic papers |
| Everybody Counts | Laurencekirk | Scotland | Multi-lingual learning programme and teacher training focused on maths |
| Explore Learning | Whiteley | South East | Maths and English tutoring with SATs, 11Plus and GCSE preparation |
| FlashAcademy | Birmingham | Midlands | English language learning app and digital assessment platform |
| Frog Education | Halifax | Yorks & Humber | Cloud-based learning solutions |
| Fuse | London | Greater London | Enterprise learning and knowledge platform |
| FutureLearn | London | Greater London | Learning platform delivering online courses from universities and brands |
| Gaia Learning | Manchester | North West | Inclusive online learning, training and support for neurodivergent children |
| GeckoEngage | Edinburgh | Scotland | Student engagement tech |
| Gemba | London | Greater London | Provides executive training in virtual reality across lean, supply chain, innovation and future manufacturing |
| Genio | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Note-taking software |
| Global Equality Collective | London | Greater London | Inclusion and sustainability app for education |
| globalbridge | Newcastle | North East | Digital platform connecting young people with future career and education opportunities |
| Goggleminds | Cardiff | Wales | Virtual reality training platform for healthcare professionals and students |
| Graide | Birmingham | Midlands | AI platform to assist with marking of STEM papers |
| Guykat | Birmingham | Midlands | B2B learning tech company |
| HowNow | London | Greater London | All-in-one workplace learning platform |
| iAM Compliant | Chester | North West | Web-based tool for health and safety compliance, reporting and training |
| Immersify | Salford | North West | 3D learning tool for healthcare |
| Immersive Interactive | Southport | North West | Interactive immersive learning spaces |
| iMoves | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Educational resources platform for PE, dance and movement |
| Inkpath | Marlow | South East | University training management platform |
| InVentry | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Visitor management solutions for schools |
| Kinderly | Newport | Wales | Developer of early years education apps |
| Knowness | Birmingham | Midlands | E-learning platform which hosts a plethora of different subjects in one easily accessible place |
| Kortext | Bournemouth | South West | Online learning platform with access to over 2m digital textbooks |
| Learna | Cardiff | Wales | Online education provider offering 18-month executive MBA programmes |
| Learnerbly | London | Greater London | Curated learning marketplace for business |
| Little Bridge | London | Greater London | Platform for young, digital learners of English from over 100 countries around the world |
| Maths Circle | Ampthill | South East | Behind Times Tables Rock Stars & Numbots platforms for teaching maths |
| MathsWatch | Oswestry | Midlands | Solution that supports teachers' delivery of the maths curriculum while reducing their workload |
| Metaverse Learning | London | Greater London | Works with education and industry partners to co-create immersive learning programmes |
| Mi-box Live | Middlesbrough | North East | Combining numeracy and sport to make the learning of maths fun |
| MindGym | Milton Keynes | South East | Psychology-based programmes to enhance leadership skills, relationships and performance for companies |
| Mindstone | London | Greater London | Allows users to organise, share and take notes on web pages, PDFs, videos and podcasts |
| Mindtools | Edinburgh | Scotland | Career and management learning solutions |
| Morphoses | London | Greater London | Platform designed to offer live online classes of soft skills for kids |
| Mrs Wordsmith | London | Greater London | 'World’s silliest learning company' behind books, card games, worksheets & video games that improve literacy outcomes |
| myHappymind | Alderley Edge | North West | Provides programmes for nurseries, schools and families to create a culture of positive mental wellbeing |
| MyKnowledgeMap | York | Yorks & Humber | Assessment and learning technologies to support educators and learners globally |
| Near-Life | Bolton | North West | Immersive learning content tools |
| NetSupport | Peterborough | East of England | IT management, remote control, classroom management and online safety tools for schools and businesses |
| Now Press Play | London | Greater London | Social enterprise making curriculum accessible through immersive audio |
| Olex.AI | Cobham | South East | AI-powered marking and feedback tools |
| ollo | London | Greater London | Personalised AI learning coach |
| Omniplex Learning | Harpenden | South East | E-learning solutions provider for businesses |
| OneFile | Manchester | North West | Apprenticeship, skills and training software company |
| OpenRain | Cardiff | Wales | Interactive AI avatars that deliver personalised learning experiences |
| Pageticker | Bath | South West | Digital reading record app |
| ParentPay | Coventry | Midlands | Cashless school payments |
| Pass | Harrogate | Yorks & Humber | Improves maths and English pass outcomes for training providers, colleges, universities and public sectors |
| Peerscroller by Yipiyap | Altrincham | North West | Digital platform and app delivering trustworthy, fact-checked content to young people, teachers and parents via short-form video |
| Perlego | London | Greater London | Digital streaming platform for textbooks |
| Pi-Top | London | Greater London | Hardware and software for teaching of computer science & robotics |
| Pobble | Truro | South West | Teaching and learning resources |
| Robotical | Edinburgh | Scotland | Start-up behind Marty educational robot |
| Sendient | Southam | Midlands | Behind SmartEducator and SmartAssessor tools which use AI to save time on grading and streamlining of assessments |
| Sponge | Bristol | South West | Custom e-learning for global businesses |
| Stylus | London | Greater London | Exam preparation materials for each individual student based on their strengths and weaknesses |
| Synap | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | AI-driven e-learning and quiz platform for students |
| Tapestry | Lewes | South East | Online learning journal from the Foundation Stage Forum for children's education |
| Tassomai | London | Greater London | Online learning to help students prepare for exams |
| TeachMateAI | Manchester | North West | AI-powered educational tools for personalised tutoring and interactive learning |
| Thinqi | Swansea | Wales | Learning management system |
| THRIVE | Nottingham | Midlands | Platform integrating learning, skills & communication to upskill employees faster & more collaboratively |
| Tiney | London | Greater London | Childminder community with strong focus on providing education |
| Tutorful | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online platform connecting people with private tutors |
| Twin Science | London | Greater London | Develops STEM skills for sustainability via apps, hands-on kits & teacher platform |
| Twinkl | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online educational resources |
| UniBuddy | London | Greater London | Student recruitment platform |
| Uptime | London | Greater London | Combines expert content and smart technology to deliver powerful learning experiences for companies |
| Virtual Internships | London | Greater London | Online global work experience programmes |
| Vivify | Manchester | North West | Helps schools to rent out their facilities to their local community |
| Wonde | Newmarket | East of England | Connects educational apps into one single login |
| Wranx | Liverpool | North West | Employee development platform |
| Zen Educate | London | Greater London | Platform for teachers and teaching assistants to find work in schools |
| Zero Gravity | London | Greater London | Platform empowering students from low-opportunity areas to secure places in universities & careers they deserve |
| Zzish | London | Greater London | Data-driven virtual teaching assistant |