Category: Edtech
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Akadasia raises USD$550,000 to fuel growth into new markets and add new features to empower educators worldwide
Akadasia, a Singapore-based mission-driven edtech startup is proud to announce that they have raised USD$550,000 in their latest seed round of funding. This is supported by Singapore’s first edtech accelerator, EduSpaze, Hester Spiegel from the Spiegels Future Family Fund GMBH, Andrew Hwang (Ex-Director of Facebook), Kwok Yang Bin from 6th Horizon LLP (Ex-ZenDesk), SuperCharger Ventures, […]
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LingoAce Launches New English Language Learning Program, English Live
LingoAce, a Singapore-headquartered global education technology company and leading language learning platform, has launched their latest offering, English Live, leveraging its success in teaching Mandarin Chinese through its technology platform to now teach English. Through the development of industry leading Chinese language curriculum and products, LingoAce is applying those teaching concepts and methods to English […]
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EduSpaze announces fourth cohort of startups to ride the stronger edtech momentum
EduSpaze, Singapore’s first education technology (edtech) accelerator has announced its fourth cohort of startups. Nine early-stage edtech companies from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, US and Canada have been selected for the fourth cohort from over 180 applicants across 43 countries. The newest batch follows the legacy of participants in the previous cohorts that have successfully raised […]
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Discovery Education Celebrates More Than 20 Years of Innovation by Unlocking the Power of Augmented Reality with No Cost iPad App
Discovery Education—the innovative EdTech company that over 20 years ago revolutionised teaching with the first digital service delivering educational content directly to classrooms—has opened a new chapter in its history with the launch of a cutting-edge iPad app that puts Augmented Reality (AR) at the fingertips of learners and educators worldwide. Since its inception, Discovery Education has been an early mover […]
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Google to include Google Career Certificates under Skills Ignition SG, together with 5,000 scholarships to create inclusive digital skilling opportunities for Singaporeans
Google announced today that Skills Ignition SG will be expanded to include Google Career Certificates, enabling locals to develop their knowledge and acquire digital skills for jobs in high-growth fields. Additionally, to enable more segments of the local workforce, Google will provide 5,000 scholarships through 13 local partners, comprising self-help groups, social service agencies, polytechnics […]
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Coursera’s 2021 learner trends study sees Singapore seek tech and data skills to thrive in the new economy
Coursera, Inc., one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, has released its annual study of learner trends across Singapore. The data, based on learner choices of over 750,000 registered learners, offers insight into the skills, competencies, and subject-matter most desirable to the Singapore population. The 2021 data shows that Singapore learners were […]
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Coursera finds more women in Singapore are upskilling for new economy
The gender skills gap in Singapore narrowed during the pandemic, according to a new global study that examines the pandemic’s impact on skills and learning trends among women. Coursera, Inc., one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, has shared results from its Women and Skills Report 2021 for Singapore. The study compares pre-pandemic enrolment and performance […]
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upGrad expands in Asia Pacific, sets up regional hub in Singapore to drive growth across the region
upGrad, one of the fastest growing EdTech companies in the world offering higher education degrees and courses online, has announced its expansion plans for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region as consumer demand and adoption of high-quality online learning continues to grow in the region. As part of its expansion strategy, the company is setting up […]
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Akadasia launches FREEJOO, an online learning and social community platform for educators worldwide
Akadasia, a Singapore-based edtech startup has launched FREEJOO, a digital ecosystem to empower educators worldwide. FREEJOO has three core features – skillEd, designEd and collabEd – which allow educators to access pedagogy-based professional development courses to upskill their teaching, use digital tools to design engaging lessons for their students or courses for fellow educators, as […]
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Noodle Factory locks in seed funding round to accelerate growth of their AI teaching assistant platform
Noodle Factory, an AI-powered edtech platform, has announced that the company has closed a US$500,000 seed funding round. The round is supported by edtech accelerators, EduSpaze and SuperCharger Ventures and a consortium of seasoned angel investors. With the seed funding, Noodle Factory plans to extend its platform to K-12 (Secondary) institutions and expand its presence […]
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