Global Victoria is seeking applications from export-ready Victorian educational technology (edtech) companies to apply for its upcoming trade mission to DIDAC India 2024.

DIDAC is the largest exhibition in Asia focused on education technologies and services, including online learning. The exhibition attracts educators, school administrators, distributors and channel partners, and attendees from across India and neighbouring countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh.

What types of businesses should apply?

Global Victoria seeks applications from export-ready Victorian edtech companies with cutting-edge products and services that can be delivered at scale and competitive prices.

Places are limited to 12 companies.

The opportunity in India

• India presents promising opportunities for Victorian companies in the edtech sector due to its rapidly growing economy and large population of over 1.4 billion people.

• The country has one of the youngest populations in the world with a median age of 28 years, and a growing middle class that is increasingly seeking quality education and upskilling opportunities.

• The Indian Government is also pushing for greater digital adoption in the education sector, as evidenced by initiatives such as the National Education Policy 2020 which aims to transform the sector using technology.

• India has a large and diverse education sector, with over 1.5 million schools, 50,000 colleges and universities, and a vast network of vocational training institutions, opening a range of opportunities for Victorian edtech companies to provide innovative solutions to address the diverse needs of the education sector in India.

• In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for online education and upskilling solutions, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. This has created a significant market opportunity for edtech companies in India. According to a report by Google, the online education market in India is expected to reach $10 billion by 2025, up from $1.96 billion in 2021.

• Over the last three years, a large amount of venture funding directed toward edtech and some rapid experimentation with digital tools have contributed enormously to the maturity of the sector.

• Developments in Al and virtual, augmented, and mixed reality devices and applications have moved the sector forward significantly. A new generation of Digital Learning Environments (DLE) has emerged creating an appetite to continuously improve the efficiency of teaching and learning systems.

What's included?

Global Victoria has secured a 72-square-metre pavilion at DIDAC with a dedicated exhibition space for each of the delegates' participating in the trade mission.

Participating companies will:

• showcase their products and services at Global Victoria's pavilion with the support of our team
• receive at least five qualified B2B meetings with educational institutions, channel partners, and distributors
• participate in key networking events, workshops and round table discussions
• receive on-the-ground assistance from the VGTI office to conduct meetings in other Indian cities if time allows
• profile their capabilities in the DIDAC Exhibitor Directory
• learn first-hand from businesses experiencing success in the Indian edtech market.

The International Education and Skills Summit

The International Education and Skills Summit (TIESS), now on its 14th edition is attended by the International and Indian education ministers, ministry delegates, owners and senior management of universities, colleges and schools from India and abroad.

IDA Education Awards

The IDA Education Awards is a keenly awaited event at DIDAC INDIA, and all Victorian delegates will be invited to attend this event which offers networking opportunities.

Other cities (optional)

While the DIDAC conference and exhibition occur in New Delhi, our team from the India VGTI office can organise meetings and introductions for Victorian companies interested in exploring opportunities in other Indian cities.

Please note that a minimum of 4 weeks' notice before commencement of the trade mission will be required.

Role of the Victorian Government

Victorian Government, through Global Victoria, has procured an exhibition space of 72 sq. metres and will build a branded stand complete with meeting tables, pods for exhibiting Victorian companies and an information counter.

The VGTI team will assist exhibiting companies to secure speaking slots at the conference wherever possible and target business matching with local education institutions, channel partners and distributors.

To deliver this trade mission, the Victorian Government is partnering with DIDAC organisers, the India Didac Association.

What's not included?

It is the delegate's responsibility to manage and fund the following:

• Flights
• Visas – please note that an invite letter for visa application will be provided by Global Victoria
• Meals
• Accommodation
• Public transport (taxis, ubers, trains etc) outside of transport to the DIDAC exhibition

Our terms and conditions

Familiarise yourself with Global Victoria's terms and conditions for participation in our trade mission program.

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