It’s time to help decide BusinessCloud’s inaugural EdTech 50 ranking.
The new annual ranking celebrates the UK’s most innovative startups, scaleups and established firms creating original technology for education and workplace development.
We have shortlisted around 100 firms for potential inclusion. The final EdTech 50 ranking will be determined by a combination of reader votes and selections from an independent judging panel.
You can cast your vote until 23:59 on Sunday 23rd January. Browse the shortlist below and vote for the company you believe to be the most innovative.
The final EdTech 50 ranking – supported by digital transformation experts Sputnik Digital – will be published online on Monday 14th February. Subscribe to our daily email tech innovation newsletter via the dropdown below when you vote to be among the first to see the results.
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EdTech 50 shortlist
| Company | HQ | Region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrate | Edinburgh | Scotland | Configurable training management software |
| Angel Solutions | Liverpool | North West | Software for education industry including lesson planning, school management and Ofsted database |
| Aula | Kensington & Chelsea | London | Learning experience platform for higher education |
| Auris Tech | Epsom | South East | Behind Fonetti, an AI-enabled interactive reading practice platform |
| AutonoMe | Weston-super-Mare | South West | Combining education tech with one-to-one support to improve outcomes for vulnerable people |
| Avantis | Gloucester | South West | Tech solutions for the classroom including ClassVR |
| Azoomee | Islington | London | Fun learning app for kids featuring games, TV shows and DIY crafts |
| Boclips | Southwark | London | Curated educational videos for student learning |
| BridgeU | Islington | London | Platform for university and careers guidance |
| Bright Little Labs | Islington | London | Books, cartoons, apps and games teaching critical thinking |
| Busuu | Islington | London | Language learning platform |
| 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 | Camden | London | Teaching and learning platform for schools, colleges and universities |
| Chatta | Kingston Upon Hull | Yorks & Humber | Classroom tech to develop attentive listeners, confident speakers and fearless writers |
| Cogbooks | Edinburgh | Scotland | Adaptive learning tools for colleges |
| Cognito | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | AI-powered app for training, procedures and compliance learning |
| Developing Experts | Norwich | East of England | Interactive online science lessons |
| Dicey Tech | Manchester | North West | Linking education with industry through learning and STEM outreach platforms |
| Do-IT Solutions | Cardiff | Wales | Modular online assessment and monitoring system |
| DoodleLearning | Bath | South West | Personalised work programmes which boost confidence in maths and English |
| Earth Cubs | Wandsworth | London | App inspiring kids to learn the world through games and puzzles |
| Elementary Technology | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Wide range of tech solutions for schools |
| Emile Education | Bolton | North West | Game-based learning apps |
| Estendio | Glasgow | Scotland | Behind Present Pal tool for practising public speaking |
| Firefly | Hammersmith and Fulham | London | Online tool that brings together teachers, students and parents |
| FlashAcademy | Birmingham | Midlands | Language learning app |
| Frog Education | Halifax | Yorks & Humber | Cloud-based learning solutions |
| Fuse | Hackney | London | Enterprise learning and knowledge platform |
| FutureLearn | Camden | London | Learning platform delivering online courses from universities and brands |
| GCSEPod | Newcastle | North East | GCSE revision lists at the touch of a button |
| GeckoEngage | Edinburgh | Scotland | Student engagement tech |
| Global Equality Collective | Hackney | London | Inclusion and sustainability app for education |
| globalbridge | Newcastle | North East | Digital platform connecting young people with future career and education opportunities |
| GoodCourse | City of London | London | Mobile-first micro-learning platform |
| Graduway | Waltham Forest | London | Platform to recruit and mentor students, engage alumni and volunteers, and cultivate donors |
| Guide Education | Spilsby | Midlands | Teacher development and revision tools |
| Guykat | Birmingham | Midlands | B2B learning tech company |
| HowNow | Hackney | London | All-in-one workplace learning platform |
| Immersify Education | Salford | North West | 3D dental learning tool |
| Immersive Interactive | Southport | North West | Interactive immersive learning spaces |
| iMoves | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Educational resources platform for PE, dance and movement |
| In Touch Networks | Manchester | North West | Networking and training platform for senior board figures |
| Inkpath | Marlow | South East | University training management platform |
| InVentry | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Visitor management solutions for schools |
| Kano Computing | Tower Hamlets | London | Software and hardware for developing coding skills |
| Kinderly | Newport | Wales | Developer of early years education apps |
| Komodo Learning | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Online maths learning programme |
| Kortext | Bournemouth | South West | Online learning platform with access to over 2m digital textbooks |
| Kuato Studios | Tower Hamlets | London | Educational videogame developer |
| Learnerbly | City of London | London | Curated learning marketplace for business |
| Learning Pool | Derry | Northern Ireland | Online learning platforms, creative content and analytics |
| Learning Technologies Group | City of London | London | Workplace digital learning and talent management |
| Lingumi | Westminster | London | English learning course for 2-6-year-olds |
| Logicearth | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Enterprise e-learning content development services |
| Looop | Camden | London | Uses automation to embed learning and development into workflows |
| Macat | Hammersmith & Fulham | London | Tools to develop critical thinking |
| MEL Science | Amersham | South East | Next-generation science sets with VR and AR lessons |
| Memrise | Tower Hamlets | London | Teaching languages with games, chatbots and native speaker videos |
| Mindstone | Hackney | London | Organise, share and take notes on web pages, PDFs, videos and podcasts |
| Multiverse | Westminster | London | Alternative to university and corporate training via professional apprenticeships |
| MyTutor | Tower Hamlets | London | Online tutoring platform |
| Natterhub | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online safety and digital literacy tool |
| Near-life | Bolton | North West | Immersive learning content |
| Omniplex | Harpenden | South East | eLearning solutions provider for businesses |
| OneFile | Manchester | North West | Apprenticeship software |
| Oxbridge | Birmingham | Midlands | Online distance learning courses |
| Packt Publishing | Birmingham | Midlands | Online resources for development of IT professionals |
| Parent Hub | Manchester | North West | Communication platform for schools and parents |
| Parentapps | Liverpool | North West | Communication platform for schools and parents |
| ParentPay | Coventry | Midlands | Cashless school payments |
| Perlego | Camden | London | Digital streaming platform for textbooks |
| Pobble | Truro | South West | Teaching and learning resources |
| PushFar | Wantage | South East | Software to streamline internal mentoring programs |
| Revision Buddies | Shepton Mallet | South West | GCSE revision app and website |
| Robotical | Edinburgh | Scotland | Start-up behind Marty educational robot |
| Scoodle | Haringey | London | Connecting students and tutors |
| Seneca | Lambeth | London | Revision platform for students |
| Smoothwall | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | Online security solutions for schools |
| Sponge | Plymouth | South West | Custom e-learning for global businesses |
| Sumdog | Edinburgh | Scotland | Multi-player games for maths and spelling practice |
| SupplyWell | Liverpool | North West | Connects supply teachers with schools |
| Synap | Leeds | Yorks & Humber | AI-driven e-learning and quiz platform for students |
| Talis | Birmingham | Midlands | Solutions for resource list management and collaborative annotation |
| Tapestry | Lewes | South East | Online learning journal from the Foundation Stage Forum for children's education |
| Tassomai | Tower Hamlets | London | Online learning to help students prepare for exams |
| TextHelp | Antrim | Northern Ireland | Tech for teaching and learning across education and workplace |
| Thinqi | Swansea | Wales | Learning management system |
| Tribal | Bristol | South West | Student information systems |
| Tutorful | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online platform connecting people with private tutors |
| Twinkl | Sheffield | Yorks & Humber | Online educational resources |
| UniBuddy | Hackney | London | Student recruitment platform |
| Unitu | Hammersmith & Fulham | London | Online platform for university student feedback |
| Veo Group | Newcastle | North East | Data-driven video tagging system for education, healthcare and corporate training |
| Virtual College | Ilkley | Yorks & Humber | Interactive e-learning courses serving multiple industries |
| Virtual Internships | City of London | London | Online global work experience programmes |
| We Are Fetching | Havering | London | Platform for managing school run amongst trusted friends and family |
| Wonde | Newmarket | East of England | Connects educational apps into one single login |
| Wranx | Liverpool | North West | Employee development platform |
| Zzish | Southwark | London | Data-driven virtual teaching assistant |