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News18
01-08-2025
- Business
- News18
3 Indian education tools shortlisted for inaugural Global Edtech Prize
London, Aug 1 (PTI) Three education technology tools making an impact with innovative learning solutions in India are among the top 10 finalists of an inaugural Global EdTech Prize. Pragati from Room to Read India Trust, Gurukul from Avanti Fellows and LEAD Learning System from LEAD Group were named Top 10 finalists this week. The prize is created to spotlight trailblazing solutions that are driving change and grappling with the most crucial challenges in classrooms around the world. The prize, founded by UK-headquartered T4 Education with Owl Ventures and Digital Promise, will be awarded in three categories of Non-Profits, Start-Ups and Majors, with winners announced at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in November. 'In using technology to solve the greatest challenges in education, you are making a difference to so many lives. The Global EdTech Prize gives you the platform you need to go on and scale that impact," said Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the Global EdTech Prize. Judged by educators, the prize comes in the form of a platform to help companies and organisations scale their products, tools or services to enhance impact worldwide. Pragati, a foundational literacy and numeracy assessment app, is seen as a scalable digital solution after its classroom observation and monitoring aspect has been adopted by the government of Uttarakhand statewide in the past two years. Gurukul, developed by Avanti Fellows and powered by Capgemini, made its mark as one of India's largest free online test preparation platforms for students preparing for competitive exams. Launched in 2024, Gurukul is a mobile-first, open-source platform tailored for low-resource settings. While Pragati and Gurukul are in the running in the Non-Profits category, LEAD has been chosen in the Majors category for revolutionising school education in India by transforming budget private schools into centres of academic excellence. LEAD Learning System has been recognised for its ability to transform student learning by codifying the best practices of curriculum design, lesson planning, teaching, training, monitoring and remediation and making it available in an easy-to-use form by teachers, students, school leaders and parents. All top 10 finalists from around the world will be invited to the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi to showcase their work before an 'Expert Panel" comprising leading figures in the technology and education sectors, including global investors and policymakers. The Expert Panel will then narrow down the final three per category who will present their products and tools before educators to vote by secret ballot to announce the winner in each category live on stage on November 16. PTI AK NPK NPK view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Business Upturn
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Suraasa Shortlisted for Global EdTech Prize for Building the World's Teacher Supply Chain
In a significant global endorsement of India's growing role in the future of education, teacher mobility platform Suraasa has been shortlisted for the prestigious Global EdTech Prize by T4 Education, placing it among the Top 30 global startups creating measurable impact in classrooms. Business Wire India In a significant global endorsement of India's growing role in the future of education, teacher mobility platform Suraasa has been shortlisted for the prestigious Global EdTech Prize by T4 Education, placing it among the Top 30 global startups creating measurable impact in classrooms. Backed by global organizations including Owl Ventures, Digital Promise, and Rethink Education, the Global EdTech Prize is judged by educators themselves and highlights tools that are improving learning outcomes on the ground. Suraasa was recognised for its pioneering Global Teacher Mobility model, which enables Indian educators to build international careers—tackling the global teacher shortage, with 69 million teachers needed by 2030, according to UNESCO. Unlike most edtech platforms that focus on students or AI tools, Suraasa puts teachers first. The platform equips teachers surplus from countries like India , South Africa, and the Philippines with internationally recognised qualifications, country-specific pedagogy training, and career guidance for placements in the UAE, UK, US, and beyond. Some teachers placed through Suraasa now earn salaries of up to Rs. 87 lakh ($105,000) annually. Rishabh Khanna, Suraasa's Founder & CEO, shared, " We are immensely proud to be recognized by T4 Education. We believe the solution to global education challenges, including the teacher shortage, lies in empowering our educators. Our mission is to enable tangible career growth for them, providing internationally recognized qualifications and vital connections to schools worldwide." Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the Global EdTech Prize, said: 'Congratulations to Suraasa's Global Teacher Mobility model on being shortlisted for the inaugural Global EdTech Prize. All of our shortlisted tools have one thing in common. They have harnessed technology in the service of education, and they are making a difference. From enhancing literacy development to building lifelong skills, supporting social mobility, and closing learning gaps, the Global EdTech Prize measures not only innovation but also impact. By giving a global platform to these tools, we help scale that impact at a time when it has never been more needed.' Next, the top 10 finalists for the Global EdTech Prize will be declared on July 31, 2025 . These finalists will present at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi on November 16, 2025, where a panel of global education and policy leaders will select winners. The final vote will be cast by educators via secret ballot, making it one of the only education awards judged solely by teachers. At a time when Indian policy is focused on upskilling, global mobility, and NEP-aligned teaching quality, Suraasa offers a timely example of how Indian educators can drive global impact and how Indian edtech can export solutions the world needs. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
