Why EdTech Must Be Central to Europe’s Startup Strategy

As the European Commission finalises its new Startup Strategy, a critical question remains: Will EdTech be part of the plan?

The European EdTech Alliance has prepared a summary overview of the European EdTech Ecosystem to highlight how the EdTech sector, home to over 7,800 companies and 400,000 employees, represents one of Europe’s greatest untapped competitive advantages. With powerful data, policy-aligned recommendations, and a roadmap for action, our overview makes the case for placing EdTech at the heart of Europe’s innovation and digital sovereignty agenda.

While these figures offer a robust snapshot, it’s important to note that varying definitions of ‘EdTech’ across regions and institutions likely mean the actual size and impact of the sector could be even greater than currently reported. Read here for further information about the definitional issues related to the term ‘EdTech’.

A strong EdTech ecosystem in Europe is essential for inclusive, future-ready education across all segments of learning.

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