EdTech Startups

Ingenia Learning (formerly Smart Girls HQ) designs career-connected STEM learning experiences—digital tools, curriculum kits, experiential spaces, and custom workforce programs—for K–12 students, educators, and families. It partners with corporations in healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, and technology, and develops its offerings with research networks including the NSF and IES to link classroom learning to real-world careers.

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SmartAlpha works with ultrasound experts and develops tools related to regional anesthesia and sonoanatomy, including a daily case-based educational product. It serves clinicians and medical practitioners learning ultrasound-guided anesthesia techniques.

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Smartivity creates build-from-scratch educational toys and science kits for children aged 6-12 that combine hands-on learning with screen-free play. The company manufactures eco-friendly, non-toxic toys designed to teach science concepts and develop 21st-century skills, with products sold in over 33 countries.

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SmartPass is a digital hall pass and student accountability platform for K-12 schools, letting educators manage passes, room capacities, pass limits, virtual queues, and student IDs while tracking student location and missed class time. Its Flex product helps schools offer and manage student activities, and the company was acquired by Raptor Technologies in December 2024.

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SMDuka is a microelectronics lab that develops electronics-learning kits for learners of all ages and runs technical events. It positions itself as an educational environment for teaching electronics.

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Smile and Learn is an educational platform offering thousands of interactive learning activities for children ages 3-12 across multiple languages and devices. The platform emphasizes personalized, gamified content designed by educators to support inclusive learning and curriculum reinforcement.

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SMOWL provides online proctoring software that authenticates and monitors test-takers via webcam, audio capture, environment scanning, browser lock, and live human supervision, integrating with LMS platforms like Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard and D2L. It serves educational institutions and companies for supervising remote or in-person digital exams, certifications, and recruitment assessments.

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Snapask is an online learning platform that connects students with tutors for on-demand homework help and offers short course videos and quizzes. It serves students seeking exam preparation and subject support, pairing them with screened tutors who respond quickly to questions.

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Snapplify is a global edtech company providing a digital learning platform with AI-enhanced tools, integration capabilities with 600+ education applications, and a library of over 50,000 free educational resources for students, educators, and institutions. The company operates across Africa, the United States, and Europe, with particular focus on digital inclusion through zero-rated mobile access in key African markets.

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Snap! Raise provides an online fundraising platform for schools, sports teams, clubs, and youth activity programs, replacing door-to-door product sales with guided digital campaigns run through email, text, and social media. It is part of the broader Snap! Mobile One platform, which also handles program management, community engagement, and budgeting.

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Snorble makes an interactive companion device and companion app for children that supports bedtime routines, sleep, play-based learning, and social-emotional development. It targets families with children from newborns through school age, letting parents customize routines and content to their family's values.

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Social Preneurlab teaches social entrepreneurship and financial literacy to K-12 students and marginalized communities through curriculum and educational programs. The organization aims to develop youth into leaders and agents of social change.

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Socoed provides end-to-end management of cloud-based learning environments for institutions, handling system architecture, courseware production, day-to-day operations, and analytics. The company serves organizations at scale, managing everything from learner onboarding to program performance reporting in a single integrated platform.

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Socratic Arts designs learning programs and training built on "learn by doing" simulations (Goal-Based Scenarios), delivered in live, hybrid, and virtual formats with human mentor feedback. It serves companies across a range of sectors, drawing on expertise in learning science, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence.

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SoFiiT offers a wellness platform that combines physical movement, social engagement, and AI-driven data insights to improve users' physical activity and mental wellness. A case study cites improved activity levels and mental wellness among USC Viterbi Engineering students.

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School of Gaming Galactic provides online game-based education for children, teaching critical 21st-century skills through engaging gaming experiences in a secure environment. The company serves young learners globally, positioning games as a medium for developing digital citizenship and adaptability.

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H2K (에이치투케이) is a social venture that develops an AI-based Korean-language (Hangeul) learning app for children, including slow learners, using big data and artificial intelligence. Its product targets young students facing educational gaps, aiming to teach reading, writing, and speaking at each learner's own pace.

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Soliant connects healthcare and education professionals with job opportunities across schools and hospitals nationwide. Founded in 1992, it provides staffing and recruitment services to address critical shortages in education and healthcare sectors.

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Solve provides a platform for accessing peer-reviewed research papers, clinical studies, and curated educational content in medicine and science. The platform serves researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking to expand their scientific knowledge.

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Sorbil is an online learning platform offering courses across multiple subjects prepared by experts, with an AI tutor called Billy that provides personalized learning journeys, exercises, and instant question answering for learners.

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Soundtrap is a web-based music production software that enables users to produce, record, and mix tracks with tools including vocal processing, virtual instruments, sound libraries, and effects. The platform serves musicians, producers, and creators across all skill levels.

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SESEC (Southeast Seattle Education Coalition) is a coalition of community organizations and leaders advocating for an equitable education system for students of color in Southeast Seattle. It convenes communities, publishes advocacy priorities and research, and organizes coalition meetings focused on educational justice.

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South Shore Charter School is a publicly funded charter school serving communities on Long Island, New York, focused on delivering high-performance academic instruction in English Language Arts and Math.

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