ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 Categories

Thank you for choosing to enter the most exciting new EdTech awards on the global stage — the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026.

Below you’ll find the full list of categories open for submission this year.

Entry to the awards is paid:

• £80 for a single category

• £150 for two or more categories

You can download entry forms below and email your completed submission to emmacate@edtechinnovationhub.com, or submit directly using the links beneath each category.

Once both your payment and entry form have been received, you’ll receive a confirmation email from our team.

You can find the payment page here, where you can pay securely via the website.

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Best Digital Learning Platform

This award recognizes a platform that delivers outstanding digital learning experiences across a range of subjects or educational levels.

We’re looking for intuitive platforms that offer strong content delivery, learner engagement, and effective data use. Judges will want to see a measurable impact on learning outcomes and user experience.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Global K–12 Learning Solution

This award will go to the platform or product making the most significant contribution to primary and secondary education on a global scale.

Judges are looking for solutions that align with K–12 curriculum standards in one or more countries, improve student outcomes, and demonstrate strong school adoption and user feedback.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Solution for UK Institutions 

This award recognizes a product or platform specifically designed to support UK based education whether through teaching resources, assessment tools, or student engagement strategies.

Judges will be looking for alignment with UK education goals, measurable improvement in outcomes, and adoption in UK schools or trusts.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Higher Education Innovation Award

This award recognizes the most transformative use of education technology in colleges or universities.

Judges will be looking for tools or platforms that improve student experience, boost teaching or administrative processes, and demonstrate innovation within higher education settings.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Student Information System (SIS)

This award celebrates the most effective system for managing student records, attendance, grades, and overall performance data.

We’re looking for platforms that are secure, easy to use, and support school or institutional administration at scale. Demonstrated efficiencies and user feedback will be key.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best STEM Learning Solution

This award honors the best technology supporting learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Judges will be looking for solutions that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, either through engaging content or innovative delivery.

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Best AI-Powered EdTech Solution

This award recognizes outstanding use of artificial intelligence in an education context.

We’re looking for platforms that use AI to drive personalization, automate key tasks, enhance decision-making, or create new forms of educational value. Judges will expect evidence of impact, innovation, and responsible deployment.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best AI Tutor or Personalized Learning Agent

This award celebrates AI-driven tools offering one-to-one learning support, tutoring, or adaptive learning paths.

Judges want to see how the tool adjusts to individual learners, what outcomes it achieves, and how it scales across different learning environments.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best AR/VR Learning Solution

This award recognizes the most impactful use of augmented or virtual reality to enhance learning in schools, universities, or workplace training.

Judges will be looking for immersive, innovative use cases that clearly improve understanding, retention, or engagement in education settings.

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Best Student Engagement and Assessment Tool

This award honors a platform that successfully boosts student participation while providing actionable assessment and feedback.

Judges will be looking for evidence of increased engagement, intelligent use of feedback data, and how the tool supports better learning outcomes.

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Best Teacher Empowerment Tool

This award goes to a tool or platform that helps educators do their jobs more effectively, whether through professional development, time-saving automation, or resource support.

Judges will be looking for measurable improvements in teacher productivity, confidence, or well-being.

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Best Special Needs Solution

This award will go to a platform or product that meaningfully supports students with special educational needs or disabilities.

Judges are looking for inclusive, accessible design and demonstrable positive outcomes for learners who face additional barriers.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Career and Skills Development Platform

This award recognizes tools that help students or adult learners build job-ready skills, earn credentials, or explore career pathways.

Judges will be looking for alignment with workforce needs, user adoption, and real-world outcomes in employability or progression.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Workforce and Industry Collaboration Platform

This award celebrates education platforms that connect learners with employers, support workplace training, or embed industry-aligned content.

Judges are looking for clear evidence of partnerships, scalable delivery, and meaningful outcomes for both learners and employers.

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Best Lifelong or Flexible Learning Solution

This award goes to platforms supporting continuous learning beyond formal education, whether through microlearning, mobile-first design, or self-paced learning.

Judges are looking for flexibility, accessibility, and evidence of meaningful learning for adult or non-traditional learners.

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Best Use of EdTech in Schools and Further Education

This award recognizes a school or further education college that has successfully integrated education technology to improve teaching, learning, or operations.

Judges will be looking for clear evidence of how edtech has enhanced student engagement, improved outcomes, or streamlined processes. Case studies showing adoption challenges, staff and student feedback, and measurable impact will strengthen entries.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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Best Use of EdTech in Higher Education

This award celebrates a university or higher education institution that has embedded edtech in a way that transforms the student or faculty experience.

Judges will be looking for innovative use of digital platforms, AI, or data-driven approaches that improve teaching, research, or administrative processes. Entries should show how technology has supported measurable change in student learning, retention, or institutional efficiency.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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EdTech Company of the Year (Global)

This award recognizes an education technology company that has made a significant global impact over the past 12 months.

Judges will be looking for evidence of innovation, international reach, strong adoption, and a proven track record of improving education outcomes at scale.

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EdTech Company of the Year (UK)

This category celebrates a UK-based edtech company demonstrating standout performance, innovation, and sector influence.

Judges want to see how the company is supporting UK schools, colleges, or training providers, and how it is responding to the needs of the UK education system.

Download an entry form here or enter via the below link.

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EdTech Start-Up of the Year

This award will go to a high-potential edtech start-up making waves in the education sector.

Judges will be looking for early traction, innovation, team vision, and evidence that the business is well positioned for long-term success.

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EdTech Thought Leader of the Year (Global)

This category honors an individual or organization shaping the future of education technology through influential writing, speaking, research, or advocacy.

Judges will be looking for examples of thought leadership that push the conversation forward and have real impact on policy, practice, or innovation.

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Global Impact Award

This award recognizes a platform, product, or project that is transforming education in underserved or global communities.

Judges are looking for initiatives that drive meaningful access, equity, and measurable learning improvements on a global scale.

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Editor’s Choice Award

This special category will be selected by the EdTech Innovation Hub editorial team to recognize a standout entry that doesn’t fit neatly into the other categories but demonstrates clear value, originality, or social impact.

No application is needed for this award, the team will select from across all submitted entries.

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