EduGrowth is Australia’s education technology and innovation industry hub. Through connection and collaboration, we accelerate Australia’s EdTech ecosystem globally.

We connect a community of educators, education providers, government representatives, consultants, investors, and EdTech entrepreneurs committed to reimagining learning in the digital age.

As education continues to transition to borderless digital delivery, our diverse ecosystem will have a greater impact on the future of learning globally.

Our programs focus on developing the entire education technology and innovation sector.

We have a range of services supporting EdTech companies at each stage of their journey, whilst also connecting educators, education providers and industry participants with the broader ecosystem.

LaunchPad

In the very first steps of an EdTech business, our LaunchPad programs support ideation, establishment and market knowledge.

ClearPath

As an EdTech company grows, our ClearPath services help them accelerate with deep collaboration, market analysis and connections to customers or investors.

Ecosystem

Beyond EdTech companies, EduGrowth advocates for the entire education technology and innovation ecosystem via research, thought leadership and international pathways.

HISTORY & TIMELINE

2015

National consultation via roundtables with Australia’s international education and EdTech sectors identified the opportunity that exists for Australia to be a leader in digital borderless education. This work formed Austrade’s AIE2025 strategy.

2016

Participants identified the need for an independent organisation to champion Australia’s EdTech ecosystem and foster the connection, and collaboration among industry players locally and globally, with the goal of accelerating the entire Australian EdTech ecosystem.

Six Foundation Universities supported the establishment of EduGrowth.

2016 - 2017

EduGrowth Phase 1 – EdTech Accelerator

During this establishment period, EduGrowth operated full-time accelerator and pre-accelerator programs.

2018 onwards

EduGrowth Phase 2 – Australia’s EdTech and Innovation Industry Hub

Repositioned as the champion of the entire Australian EdTech ecosystem. Our core objective is to grow the sector as a whole through frameworks, tools, resources and services that support the development, adoption and deployment of new EdTech products and services.

EDUGROWTH BOARD

Catherine Reynolds
Catherine Reynolds

Non-Executive Director

David Linke
David Linke

Managing Director

Vinne Schifferstein
Vinne Schifferstein

Non-Executive Director

EDUGROWTH PAST BOARD MEMBERS

Beverley Oliver
Beverley Oliver

Past Non-Executive Director

Claire Field
Claire Field

Non-Executive Director

Kadi Taylor
Kadi Taylor

Non-Executive Director

Kerri-Lee Krause
Kerri-Lee Krause

Past Non-Executive Director

Martin Beeche
Martin Beeche

Past Non-Executive Director

Tony Brennan
Tony Brennan

Past Chair and Non-Executive Director

EDUGROWTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ben Sze
Ben Sze

Founder - Teachers Buddy

Cherie Diaz
Cherie Diaz

Executive Director - Western Sydney University

Chris Smith
Chris Smith

Chief Strategy Officer - ReadyTech

Dan McFadyen
Dan McFadyen

CEO - Edalex

Dragan Gasevic
Dragan Gasevic

Professor - Monash University

Gerard Holland
Gerard Holland

Founder and Executive Director - Intern Match

Jack Goodman
Jack Goodman

Founder and Non-Executive Chair - Studiosity

James Field
James Field

Managing Director - Decisionline

Janelle Arena
Janelle Arena

Chief Industry and Engagement Officer - BKI

John Molden
John Molden

Interim Executive - John Molden Consulting

Linda Brown
Linda Brown

Board Director - Torrens University

Mark Woodland
Mark Woodland

CEO & CoFounder - Kismet

Martin Beeche
Martin Beeche

Director - Pilot Light

Patrizia Di Biase-Dyson
Patrizia Di Biase-Dyson

CEO - Australian Publishers Association

Ryan O’Hare
Ryan O’Hare

CEO, Australia & Asia Pacific - Keypath Education

Sandra Milligan
Sandra Milligan

Executive Director, Melbourne Assessment - University of Melbourne

Sarah Rich
Sarah Rich

Co-Founder - Inquisitive

Tony Brennan
Tony Brennan

Non-Executive Director - Education Services Australia

ANNUAL REPORTS & CONSTITUTION

PARTNER WITH US

Strategic Partners

Strategic partnership arrangements strengthen relationships and networks that help to advance the Australian EdTech ecosystem globally.  Strategic Partners make an investment beyond the financial. They engage with all of our work and become integral components of our ecosystem.

Our Strategic Partners engage with the EdTech and innovation ecosystem as thought leaders, co-designers and problem solvers.

Ecosystem Partners

Ecosystem partnerships are with local and international organisations that align or compliment our programs, events and initiatives.

Ecosystem partnership arrangements offer various benefits to EduGrowth and our members. Arrangements can include co-hosting events, promotion of shared knowledge, resources and services, co-authoring research, offering reciprocal access to programs and services, and increasing our network and reach.

Members

Our members are committed to developing innovative, safe and effective solutions for the education sector. Australian EdTech companies understand the Australian education system – the AQF, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment environments. They provide EdTech into schools and institutions in Australia and globally. Members are ready to connect with new partners, provide demonstrations, and support educators and learners.

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