The EdTech Accelerator aims to support European EdTech startups and SMEs in developing innovative educational technology solutions. The programme delivers a yearly 12-month incubation and acceleration framework, which provides mentoring, networking, consultancy, training, and business and access-to-market support. The accelerator also manages three open calls for pilots, supporting at least 20 EdTech startups/SMEs, and organizes impactful European-wide communication activities. The ultimate objective is to foster an EdTech ecosystem that drives innovation, creates jobs, and achieves clear educational outcomes, with a particular focus on ethics, inclusion, accessibility, privacy, security, and strong pedagogical foundations.
| Agency | DIGITAL (EU) |
|---|---|
| Region | EU |
| Country | N/A |
| Legal form | Company, Other |
| Start date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| End date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Max funding | Up to 150,000 EUR per third party (startup or SME) |
| Budget | 12,500,000 EUR |
| Coverage | A minimum of 60% of the total budget must be spent on financial support for third parties (FSTP) |