AmplifyED: Connecting NSW EdTech
EduGrowth launches ‘AmplifyED: Connecting NSW EdTech’ in partnership with the NSW Government.
EduGrowth is delighted to partner with the NSW Government through Investment NSW to deliver AmplifyED: Connecting NSW EdTech, a program designed to accelerate the education innovation environment by connecting innovative NSW EdTech companies with sector-wide engagements.
As part of the program EduGrowth will deliver annual engagements including ‘EdTech Alley’ – a thought leadership summit bringing together the brightest minds of NSW EdTech professionals, a Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate and Market Export Masterclasses.
The strategic partnership signifies a major milestone in strengthening the NSW EdTech sector which is at the forefront of education innovation and comprises:
- 275 companies – 40% of the national total
- $1.4B in annual revenue – 44% of the national total
- 8,000 people employed – 42% of the national total
We thank the NSW Government for its support and commitment to the NSW EdTech sector.
As Australia’s home of education innovation, it’s important we continue to strengthen the NSW EdTech ecosystem. Partnerships like this one with EduGrowth ensure we can continue to work collaboratively with the sector to support its growth and help it diversify.
Toshi Kawaguchi, Study NSW Director at Investment NSW
Women’s Education Leaders Syndicate
The Syndicate was created to foster a space where women in Sydney’s EdTech ecosystem can professionally connect and support one another.
Syndicate members will meet quarterly over the calendar year to foster executive connections and mentoring and be joined by guest presenters such as Rita Ferrandino, Kerri-Lee Krause, Sandra Heldsinger and Rachel Bentvelzen.
Key Dates
- 29 February 2024
- 16 May 2024
- 12 September 2024
- 14 November 2024
If you’re a NSW-based female EdTech professional and interested in becoming a Syndicate member please send an email to [email protected]
Rita Ferrandino
Founding Partner | Arc Capital Development
Kerri-Lee Krause
Vice Chancellor and President | Avondale University
Sandra Heldsinger
Founder | Brightpath Assessment and Reporting Software
Rachel Bentvelzen
Head of FinTech | Macquarie Capital
Export Masterclasses
Designed to accelerate NSW EdTech companies understanding of key export markets, the key trends in those markets and connections to consultants that can provide in-country support.
Key Dates
- 15 May 2024
- 19 June 2024
- 17 July 2024
Through our partnership with the NSW Government, we look forward to driving connection and collaboration across the NSW EdTech ecosystem over the coming years and delivering world-class programs that ensure NSW-based EdTechs have the opportunity to succeed nationally and globally.
EdTech Alley
Held annually during Sydney’s South by Southwest Festival Week, EdTech Alley brings together leading NSW education thinkers to discuss, debate and deliberate on the future of education in a technology-enabled world.
Meet the educators, policymakers and entrepreneurs building the EdTech solutions systems to drive the sector forward.
Key Dates
- 22 October 2024
275 NSW EdTech Companies
A$1.4B Revenue
8,000 Employees
$450M Export Revenue
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