EdTech
Unstoppable innovation
With the largest EdTech industry in Europe, unrivalled expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), mixed reality and immersive content, games, massive online open courses (MOOCs) and cyber security – the UK is the global hotspot for tech in education.
Unsurpassed expertise
Heritage and innovation converge in UK EdTech, as our future-focused industry is built on centuries of experience as the home of many of the world’s most reputable institutions.
A warm welcome
UK government is investing at pace in EdTech acceleration and is doing everything to create positive regulatory frameworks that benefit global partnerships in trade and investment.
No.1
The UK ranks number 1 in EdTech venture capital and angel funding in Europe
+1000
The UK is home to over 1000 innovative EdTech companies and 12 of Europe’s top-20 EdTech providers
£1bn
UK schools have spent more than £1bn on digital learning in the last 5 years and 70% of UK primary and secondary students use a tablet in class
41%
UK companies attracted 41% of all investment in EdTech in Europe in 2019
£5m
UK government is investing £5 million in the ground-breaking Adult Learning Technology Fund
£5bn
With £5 billion of scaleup investment in tech companies, the UK ranks 4th in the world
Accelerating EdTech during the COVID-19 pandemic
Classrooms turned virtual at lightning speed due to the pandemic, and UK EdTech innovation rapidly picked up pace to meet demand.
Astronomical EdTech take-off in lockdown
Online home schooling during lockdowns has boosted UK EdTech: the UK’s +1000 already strong EdTech businesses saw a 91% increase in investment in 2020.
A £10m UK education incubator
The Education Technology Strategy is uniting the best and brightest teachers and learning specialists with the EdTech sector to imagine, prototype and realise the solutions to today’s most pressing education challenges.
Education is how we Build Back Better
UK government is dedicating £1bn of additional funding to state schools in England to support children's learning and reduce the impact of teaching time lost over lockdowns.
FutureLearn
The future of education is online, flexible and global by design. UK higher education trailblazers FutureLearn partner with world-leading institutions to offer innovative, tailored online education – from free short courses in data analytics to a full bachelor of arts degree or an MBA in sustainable tourism. With 15 million learners from 150 countries, UK EdTech experts FutureLearn empower remote and urban students worldwide to harness the knowledge and skills for the jobs of tomorrow.