QS Reimagine Education 2026 Competition for Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence
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Applicant criteria
NationalitySaudi Arabia
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldTechnology and Programming, Others
Job locationUnited Kingdom
Deadline2026-07-31
Opportunity description
The QS Reimagine Education Awards 2026 are a global platform that recognizes innovative projects and initiatives that reimagine the future of education and create a clear impact in the fields of learning, employment, skills, higher education, and educational technologies.
The award aims to highlight institutions, organizations, and innovators who develop educational solutions with measurable impact, whether through technology, artificial intelligence, instructional design, sustainability, partnerships, or the development of future skills.
Target Groups
The award targets:
- Higher education institutions.
- Universities and colleges.
- Research institutes.
- Recognized primary and secondary schools.
- Ministries and educational authorities.
- EdTech companies.
- Companies and institutions.
- Associations and non-profit organizations.
- Non-governmental organizations.
- Innovators and educational entrepreneurs.
Award Fields
- The award includes 15 categories covering different areas of educational innovation, including:
- Innovation in Artificial Intelligence in Education.
- Experiential and Immersive Learning.
- Learning Assessment.
- Excellence in Learning Design.
- Neuroscience in Learning.
- Innovation in Business Education.
- Power of Partnerships.
- Future Skills and Competencies Development.
- Lifelong Learning.
- Enhancing Employability.
- Sustainability Education and Climate Action.
- Sustainability Literacy.
- Access, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Values, Leadership, and Societal Impact.
- Institutional Transformation in Education.
Tracks
- Applications are divided according to the type of organization and the stage of the project:
- By Organization Type
- Academic Track: for universities, higher education institutions, research institutes, schools, and educational authorities.
- Enterprise/Corporate Track: for EdTech companies, companies, associations, non-profit organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
- By Project Stage
- Emerging Project: a project in the experimentation, initial launch, or early implementation stage.
- Mature Project: a project with ongoing results, growth, and clear evidence of impact.
Benefits
- The winner of the QS Reimagine Global Education Award receives USD 25,000 in funding.
- The winner of the QS Reimagine Global EdTech Award receives USD 25,000 in cloud credits.
- Shortlisted projects get the opportunity to showcase their innovations at the in-person conference.
- Finalists receive feedback from experts in the field.
- The award offers an opportunity to connect with higher education leaders, investors, and EdTech innovators.
- Selected projects are included in the online innovation directory.
- Gold, silver, and bronze winners by category and region are announced during the conference.
- Global winners are announced during the awards dinner ceremony.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must have an innovative project or initiative in the field of education or educational technology.
- The project must demonstrate a clear and measurable impact in education, learning, skills, or employability.
- Academic institutions, companies, organizations, and non-profit entities may apply.
- Only one category may be selected for each project.
- The application must be submitted in English.
- The appropriate track must be selected according to the type of applying entity: Academic or Enterprise/Corporate.
- The project stage must be selected: Emerging Project or Mature Project.
- Nearly identical projects may not be submitted in more than one category.
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