Global Victoria is seeking applications from export-ready Victorian EdTech companies to apply for its upcoming trade mission to DIDAC India 2025.

Why you should attend

DIDAC is the largest exhibition 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, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh.

Why India?

📈 India presents a promising opportunity for companies in the edtech sector due to its rapidly growing economy and large population of over 1.3 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. This provides a range of opportunities for 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.

💡Edtech in India before the pandemic was mostly business applications re-labelled for education use, such as resource management systems, content repositories, and databases. 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 in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality devices and applications have moved the sector forward significantly. A new generation of Digital Learning Environments has emerged creating an appetite to continuously improve the efficiency of teaching and learning systems.

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 at competitive prices.

Please note: places are limited and companies will be selected on the basis of their export readiness.

What's included?

Austrade Victoria has secured a 72 square-metre pavilion at the exhibition with a dedicated space for each of the companies exhibiting.

Participating companies will have an opportunity to:

• Showcase their products and services at the Team Australia Pavilion, supported by Global Victoria’s teams based in India
• Secure at least five qualified B2B meetings with educational institutions, channel partners, and distributors
• Access exclusive networking events, workshops, and roundtable discussions
• Receive on-the-ground support from Global Victoria to arrange additional meetings in other Indian cities (subject to time availability)
• Feature their capabilities in the DIDAC Exhibitor Directory – both in print and online
• Gain valuable insights from experienced counterparts who have successfully entered and grown in the Indian market

DAIS Conference

The Didac Alliance of International Schools (DAIS) is the exclusive community of IDA of international community schools.

Victorian companies on the mission will have the chance to:

• Connect directly with international schools in India to explore opportunities for their products and services.
• Access a limited number of speaking opportunities (subject to approval by the DIDAC Conference Committee).

IDA Education Awards

The IDA Education Awards is a highlight of DIDAC India and a valuable networking opportunity. All Victorian delegates will be invited to attend this prestigious event.

Opportunities in other cities (optional)

While the conference and exhibition take place in New Delhi, the Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) office can support companies interested in arranging meetings and introductions in other Indian cities.

Please note: a minimum of four weeks’ notice is required to coordinate these meetings.

Role of the Victorian Government

The VGTI office in India has partnered with Austrade to secure exhibition space for Victorian companies within the Team Australia Pavilion at DIDAC India 2025.

• Austrade will build a branded stand, complete with meeting tables and an information counter
• The VGTI will assist exhibiting companies with applications for speaking slots at the conference (subject to availability)
• The VGTI will facilitate business-matching with local education institutions, channel partners, and distributors

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.

Contact us

For more information about this trade mission, please contact Gopi Shankar, Director of Trade and Industry from our India office