Enabling Access for EdTechs in German Schools
As digitalisation transforms our society, schools must be empowered to use digital tools effectively – not only to enhance education but also to prepare students for active participation in a digital world. Innovative EdTech solutions already exist, ranging from digital learning platforms to AI-based tutoring systems and smart school management tools. These are developed by dynamic start-ups and experienced tech providers. However, these solutions often face significant obstacles to entry schools due to bureaucratic barriers, limited funding flexibility, and a general lack of systemic openness to innovation. So how can we bridge these gaps and create the structures, policies, and mindsets needed to bring schools and EdTech providers closer together?
Questions?
lena@be-useful.de
Who can join?
School administrators and policy makers can also participate.
13 - 14 NOV 2025
Register by 31 OCTBlended
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 8, 49324 Melle - Germany
Access and Availability
Challenge and goals
Participants will work on innovative ways to open up the German educational ecosystem to EdTech collaboration, with a specific focus on:
- Raising awareness among school administrators about the benefits of EdTech.
- Designing strategies for confronting education authorities with EdTech solutions.
- Suggesting policy and procedural changes to reduce administrative challenges and the high bureaucratic effort.
- Proposing platforms or channels for dialogue between schools, administrators, and EdTech providers.
- Developing ways to implement a culture of openness and experimentation with digital tools within the education system.
Expectations and requirements for the solutions and participants
There are no specific expectations and requirements. There are no specific expectations or requirements. One important note, however, is that the hackathon will mainly take place in German.