EdTech Kinderpedia shortlisted for the Global EdTech Prize 2026

Kinderpedia, the Romanian-built AI-powered school management and communication platform, has been selected for the Global EdTech Prize 2026 shortlist, part of an international recognition initiative founded by T4  Education with the support of Owl Ventures and Digital Promise.Founded in 2025, the Global EdTech Prize recognises trailblazing solutions that are driving change and grappling with some of the most crucial challenges in today’s classrooms.   The nomination places Kinderpedia within a global cohort of EdTech platforms focused on major  education priorities, including literacy and language development, personalised learning and assessment, teacher capacity, school operations, wellbeing, STEM and AI readiness, access and inclusion, and smoother transitions into the world of work.   For Kinderpedia, this nomination represents a validation of a broader shift in education: schools need technology that does more than digitise tasks. They need secure, intelligent and human-centred systems that help the adults around each child work better together.   Built in Romania and trusted by more than 2,000 education institutions in 40+ countries, Kinderpedia turns fragmented school administration and one-way parent messaging into inclusive, connected learning communities. It gives teachers back time, offers school leaders better visibility and empowers families to play a more meaningful role in children’s education.   Kinderpedia supports K-12 schools, preschools, nurseries and childcare centres through one secure, cloud-based ecosystem that connects school management, communication, attendance, classroom activity, student progress, reporting, finance, wellbeing, collaboration and admissions.   Through its web and mobile platforms, Kinderpedia helps educators share real-time updates, track learning progress, manage classroom workflows, communicate with families, streamline invoicing and payments, and make better use of school data. For families, it creates clearer access to school life and a more consistent connection to the child’s learning journey. The platform includes practical AI capabilities designed specifically for school communities. These tools help educators communicate more clearly, document student progress faster, identify patterns earlier and reduce repetitive administrative work, while keeping professional judgement and human relationships at the centre of education.   Kinderpedia recently launched the new Admissions CRM module, designed to connect the entire family journey in one integrated experience: from first enquiry and enrolment to daily communication, learning progress and long-term engagement with the school community.   “I want to congratulate Kinderpedia from Kinderpedia in Romania on being named in the Top 25 shortlists for this, the second Global EdTech Prize. “Technology in the classroom holds the enormous potential to close learning gaps and fully equip today’s young people for the rapidly emerging workplace of tomorrow. But we can only harness technology effectively when it is made to work for educators to tackle the challenges they face every day. “Judged by educators themselves, the Global EdTech Prize exists to bridge the gap between technology and teachers and give a global platform to the solutions that are making a real impact in classrooms, so that impact can be scaled worldwide.” Evelina Necula, Co-founder of Kinderpedia, said: “Being selected for the Global EdTech Prize shortlist is a meaningful recognition for Kinderpedia, because it reflects the impact we believe technology should create in education: less friction for schools, more clarity for teachers, stronger partnerships with families and more inclusive learning communities. Kinderpedia was built around a simple idea: children learn and grow better when the adults around them are connected, informed and able to work together. In diverse school communities, this means helping every family feel seen, included and closer to their child’s learning journey. For us, technology is not only about efficiency. It is about equity, trust and participation. When communication becomes clearer and learning becomes more visible, more families can engage meaningfully with the school, and that is where digital tools can have real impact.”   The prize is awarded in three categories: Majors, Start-Ups and Non-Profits, with winners announced live at the World Schools Summit in London on 17 January 2027. The next stage of the Global EdTech Prize will be announced in September, when finalists will be invited to the World Schools Summit to showcase their work before an Expert Panel made up of leading figures in technology and education, including investors and policymakers from around the world.