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On 1 July, we hosted the final of our Start-up Competition. The aim is to find the best pre-seed and seed funding edtech start-ups in the digital learning space looking to bring new ideas to the higher education community.

Entries were judged by THE and our expert panel of judges. Five shortlisted start-ups had the opportunity to join us at Digital Universities Asia in Bali on 1–3 July where they pitched their product or innovation to our panel.

The winner was interviewed by a THE journalist and had their story shared with our global digital audience, plus an invitation to join us as a speaker in 2025.

Entry deadline: Monday 29 April, 17:00 BST - NOW CLOSED

5 finalists were contacted: Monday 13 May

• What challenge does this product address within the higher education space?
• What is the potential for the product to be replicated nationally, internationally and across sectors?
• How impactful this product is for the higher education sector
• To tie in with the overarching theme for this event, how does this product address barriers to access and promote equitable learning opportunities for all?

All eligible submissions get a free 6-month Premium Membership of EdTech Marketplace Asia.

For all five finalists

• x2 tickets to attend Digital Universities Asia
• Branding across the event's digital channels
• x1 3-minute pitch to the judging panel

In addition for the winner

• Post-event write-up for a content hub on THE Campus
• Invitation to speak at Digital Universities Asia 2025
• A free 1-year Premium Membership of EdTech Marketplace Asia and a speaking opportunity at 1 Singapore or Jakarta Education Lounge

To be eligible entrants must meet all criteria below:

• Pre-seed (up to $50k) and seed stage (up to $500k) edtech start-ups
• Companies in operation for less than five years
• Companies must be headquartered in Asia (incl. Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia)