The second version of the European EdTech Ecosystem Roadmap, incorporating extensive input from EdTech stakeholders through our validation proces, refines the key challenges and potential solutions to create a more cohesive and supportive environment for EdTech organisations to thrive.

For: Policymakers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators

Building on the insights of the two previous reports, this edition focuses on the EdTech sector as an innovation ecosystem. It explores the challenges that may slow innovation in education, highlights opportunities for stronger cooperation, and outlines how EdTech can contribute to a more innovative, democratic, and sustainable future for education in Europe.

For: Policy makers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

This guideline addresses the organisational and systemic conditions of environments and spaces often referred to as EdTech testbeds. By outlining key components, stakeholders, hosting models and funding considerations the guideline supports organisations seeking to build or strengthen systemic, research-informed testbed environments that contribute to an equitable EdTech ecosystems.

For: Policy makers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

The guideline offers strategies for leveraging existing events, structuring meetings across in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, and embedding dialogue into daily practices. It addresses common challenges such as short-term funding, conflicting priorities, and ethical concerns, including the need for transparent and responsible AI use to maintain trust.

For: Policy makers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

The report builds upon the results of the 2025 EdTech Week campaign to provide guidelines for scaling and replicating the event format, encouraging continuity and consistency in each location. The report is complementary to the EmpowerED guidelines: Supporting Collaboration Across the European EdTech Ecosystem.

For: EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

The European EdTech Ecosystem Roadmap sets a strategic vision for enhancing educational innovation across Europe. By addressing key challenges such as the fragmentation of the EdTech sector and the need for standardised definitions, this report lays the groundwork for a more cohesive and supportive environment for EdTech organisations to thrive.

For: Policymakers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators

Building on insights from the 2023 report, this edition explores the sector’s evolving needs and opportunities, highlighting the interconnected challenges and drivers shaping the EdTech ecosystem in Europe. Structured as self-contained chapters, the report allows different stakeholders to easily explore the topics most pertinent to them.

For: Policy makers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

A resource for anyone seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the EdTech ecosystem, particularly within the European context. It provides an overview of the key players, market dynamics, and trends shaping the EdTech landscape.

For: EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers, Educators

Practical tools, step-by-step guidance and strategies to enable teachers to engage meaningfully in EdTech product development. These guidelines are for educators who recognize their potential to influence the future of EdTech or those curious to explore this opportunity.

For: Educators, school leaders, EdTech developers

This guide focuses on the integration of research into product design, providing insights into how small- and medium size companies can work research-informed and offering targeted advice for start-ups with limited resources. Topics include: systematic documentation, forming strategic partnerships, and conducting iterative development using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

For: EdTech developers and startups, researchers

Practical guidance to support EdTech companies wishing to validate prototypes and products in live educational settings. This report is for EdTech developers with early product concepts they wish to advance in collaboration with educators, as well as people supporting EdTech developers within testbeds, hubs, communities of practice, incubators, and accelerators.

For: EdTech developers and startups

This practical guide provides an exploration into the multifaceted journey of evolving an EdTech prototype into a fully operational product, delving into strategies and methodologies for the realization of pedagogically sound and effective EdTech solutions.

For: EdTech developers and startups

A more in-depth analysis of the current dynamics, developments, trends, challenges, and opportunities in Europe's EdTech ecosystem. This report is designed to inform EdTech organizations, policymakers, and investors, about the multifaceted and evolving European EdTech landscape.

For: Policy makers, EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, Researchers

Learn more about EmpowerED’s philosophy behind the EdTech Week event format for identifying gaps and challenges within the EdTech ecosystem, and read key insights from highlighted 2024 events.

For: EdTech developers and startups, EdTech facilitators, researchers

Learn about the types of credentials you can acquire from following the EmpowerED MOOCs, released on the EUN Academy platform and available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

For: EdTech developers and startups, policy makers, researchers