WISE EdTech Accelerator
A programme by Qatar Foundation
A year-long accelerator for early-stage edtech startups, with one-to-one coaching, masterclasses and a global network of investors and education specialists.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage edtech startups with traction, from any country. |
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| Stage | Early revenue |
| Duration | One year, January to December 2027 for the 2026–2027 cycle |
| Run with | Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), Qatar Development Research Institute (QRDI) |
About WISE EdTech Accelerator
The WISE EdTech Accelerator is for edtech ventures at seed to pre-series A that are past MVP and already show traction and sales. The 2026–2027 cycle runs from January to December 2027. Applications are open now and close on 31 October 2026.
What you get
- One-to-one coaching and masterclasses with industry experts
- Access to a global network of investors and education specialists
- Visibility at international events, including the WISE Summit in Doha
- A Local Track for ventures entering Qatar, with local partners and access to local funding and grants through partners
Who can apply
- For-profit edtech ventures at seed to pre-series A
- Teams with co-founders are preferred
- NGOs and nonprofits are not eligible
- Open to founders from any country
How selection works: applications are reviewed against published criteria by a committee of education and entrepreneurship experts. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
How to apply: use the official online form on the Awards Force platform. Queries go to accelerator@wise.org.qa.
Where to apply
Other Qatar Foundation programmes
- WISE Prize for EducationA global award for education innovations. Finalists receive 12 months of development support and funding, and the top three share a prize pool.
- WISE EdTech TestbedA testbed that puts AI and edtech tools into Qatari school classrooms for evaluation, with teacher support and published findings.