Leading Victorian education technology companies are pursuing new global contracts under the Global Victoria EdTech Innovation Alliance program.

A symposium held last week detailed the progress of nine Victorian Education Technology (EdTech) companies that received funding under the Victorian Government's Global Victoria EdTech Innovation Alliance program.

Managed by EduGrowth, the $800,00 program is supporting the companies to collaborate with education providers, researchers, and international organisations to road test and promote the learning impact of EdTech products for export.

Cadmus, Cahoot Learning, Edalex, Genix Ventures, Intellischool, InternMatch, Maths Pathway, Verso Learning and Ziplet were connected to 27 education partners, 165 educators and more than 4000 learners across 13 countries worldwide.

The companies trialled their locally developed learning solutions across the K-12, vocational and higher education sectors, with some receiving a 92 per cent or higher rating from quality standards organisation Education Alliance Finland for the value they provide to customers.

InternMatch developed and tested its app with the Acsenda School of Management in Canada by matching international students with experienced local mentors who can help them create social and professional networks. The company has since secured a $10 million investment to expand its business.

Cahoot Learning partnered with the University of Anahuac in Mexico to develop and test its product – an educational platform for workforce reskilling and upskilling across Australian and Latin American settings.

Victoria’s global EdTech capabilities

Victoria’s global EdTech capabilities are centred on education leadership, enhanced capabilities to deliver EdTech solutions, and a strong reputation in the international education sector.

With strong support from the Victorian Government to make the state a global leader in education services and EdTech, Victoria is uniquely placed to support learners around the world.

Victoria is home to one-third of Australia’s EdTech companies, supporting more than 4000 jobs and contributing more than $700 million annually to the economy.

International education is a critical services export, contributing $6.9 billion to the state in 2021. EdTech also plays a significant role in the long-term sustainability and diversification of Victoria’s international education sector, as highlighted in the recently released International Education Recovery Plan 2025.