The Global Ed-Tech Competition recently awarded $8 million to 50 companies from 18 countries for their innovative educational apps, programs, and research. The competition, organized by The Learning Agency and Georgia State University, recognized novel approaches in areas such as video coaching, reading instruction, AI-based math feedback, and trade-skill simulations. Winners included a diverse range of innovators from universities, nonprofits, NGOs, and startups worldwide.
This year's competition also featured a partnership with OpenAI, offering an additional $100,000 prize for teams leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate educational progress, especially in underserved communities. Notable winners included KOBI, an app for children with dyslexia, and programs like Bookbot and Yiya AirScience that aim to enhance learning experiences and provide STEM education to under-resourced youth. The Tools Competition highlighted the transformative potential of advanced technology in education and the collaboration between developers and researchers to scale impact.
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