Two weeks to go for ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 entries as deadline approaches
Final call for entries as ETIH highlights judging panel, categories, and submission guidance ahead of the 27 March deadline.
There are now two weeks remaining to submit entries for the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, with EdTech Innovation Hub (ETIH) encouraging organizations across education and workforce skills to take part before the Friday 27 March 2026 deadline. The awards recognize initiatives, platforms, and programs delivering measurable impact across teaching, learning, and skills development.
What the awards cover
The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 are open to EdTech companies, schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, colleges, universities, charities, and training providers operating in the UK, the Americas, and globally.
Categories span key areas shaping the sector, including AI in education, digital learning platforms, student engagement, workforce and skills development, and collaboration between education and industry. The full list of categories is available on the awards page, where entrants can review criteria and identify the most relevant categories for their work.
Submissions are expected to demonstrate real-world impact, with a focus on how technology or initiatives improve outcomes, support educators, or address challenges across education systems. Entries can include evidence such as implementation results, user adoption, or measurable improvements in learning or operational efficiency.
Judging panel continues to grow
Entries will be reviewed by an independent judging panel made up of educators, researchers, and EdTech specialists working across schools, trusts, and the wider sector.
Judges confirmed so far include:
Al Kingsley MBE, Group CEO of NetSupport and Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust, with experience across EdTech, governance, and SEND
Tina Austin, AI ethics consultant and creator of the UnBlooms Framework, working internationally on responsible AI in education
Neil Almond, Senior Lead for Teacher Development at STEP Ahead Teaching School Hub, focusing on curriculum and professional learning
Catherine Buckler, Digital Innovation Lead and Head of Geography at Sydenham High School, currently researching AI adoption in education as part of a Doctorate in Education
The panel reflects a mix of classroom practice, academic research, and EdTech leadership, helping ensure entries are assessed through both practical and strategic perspectives.
How to enter
Entrants can submit their applications via the official awards page, where full guidance, category descriptions, and entry requirements are outlined.
With two weeks remaining, ETIH is encouraging organizations to review their work and ensure submissions clearly demonstrate impact, implementation, and outcomes. Early preparation of supporting evidence and alignment with category criteria can strengthen entries during the judging process.
The deadline for all submissions is Friday 27 March 2026.
Organizations can find more information and begin their entry via the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 page, and explore relevant categories through the awards categories page.
