Dutch EdTech News - June
Welcome to the Dutch EdTech Newsletter. We're excited to bring you the latest updates from the EdTech community in the Netherlands. Enjoy reading!
Insights and Trends
Keeping up with the latest in education & learning technology
👉 OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Edu
ChatGPT Edu, powered by GPT-4o, is designed to help universities integrate AI responsibly into academic and campus operations. With advanced capabilities in text and vision reasoning, data analysis, coding, and mathematics, this AI tool also offers enterprise-level security. Its successful applications at institutions like Columbia University and Wharton School underscore its potential to make AI accessible and beneficial across educational settings, enhancing learning experiences and operational efficiency. Join our discussion to share your take on the news.
👉 New Cabinet in the Netherlands, How Does It Affect EdTech?
The new Dutch cabinet agreement, formed by PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB, has recently been announced. Among the many topics they addressed, education is the shortest section of their document, primarily highlighting concerns about students' basic reading & arithmetic skills and plans to convert subsidies into solid structural financing. Priorities include enhancing basic skills, empowering teachers, and reducing administrative burdens, with no mention of lifelong or adult learning initiatives. For higher education, they plan to push back on the “Anglicisation” of programmes. In terms of finance and economics, they claim to give priority to the availability of talent, strengthening the knowledge economy, innovation, and (digital) infrastructure. We await to see the actual implications unfold.
News and Announcements
🇩🇪 Learntec 2024 | 4 - 6 June | Karlsruhe, Germany
Take a look at the Dutch Edtech companies joining the trade mission to Learntec in Germany this week, one of the biggest digital learning trade fairs in Germany! Learntec focuses on IT-supported learning technologies in the areas of schools, universities and corporate as well as best practices in lifelong learning. If you are attending, make sure to check out the NL Lounge!
🥪 Recap Lunch & Learn Tour, Office - ROM Utrecht Region
On 24th May, we brought together a group of passionate EdTech startup / scale-up founders at the ROM Utrecht Region office. We kicked it off with a Dutch EdTech overview of the state of EdTech in Utrecht and a welcome from our hosts Jaap Breugem and Annet Kloprogge from ROM Utrecht Region. We then gave the stage to Marloes van Gasteren (Springlab) who shared her founder story and challenges in promoting learning through movement, sparking a lively Q&A session. To wrap up, Marijn De Geus (TrainTool) discussed his experience building his company to innovate traditional roleplay training. After this successful event, we look forward to the next Lunch & Learn at Zuid Holland!
📣 Exciting Opportunities
🚀 DEAP Webinar (Ecosystem Dialogue) by the EEA | 1 July
Join the European EdTech Alliance for a conversation with the EU Digital Education Action Plan (2021-2027) team to share your perspective on advancing high-quality, inclusive, and accessible digital education in Europe. As 2024 marks the plan’s halfway point, they have co-created this engaging online workshop with the Commission to gather key stakeholders from the European EdTech ecosystem and contribute to the ongoing evolution of DEAP initiatives. Don’t miss out!
🇬🇧 London EdTech Week 2024 | 17-21 June
Going to the London EdTech Week? Don’t miss out on these activities offered by BESA, techUK and UCL Edtech Labs:
Edtech 2024: Movers, Makers & Market Shakers | 20th June | London
European Edtech Marathon at techUK | 20th June | London and Livestreamed
And by Brighteye Ventures and Oppenheimer:
The London Edtech Week Official Opening Reception | 17th June | London
Upcoming Dutch EdTech events and meetups
➡️ 11 June | Dutch EdTech Community Event: Fostering Collaboration for Impactful Innovation in EdTech | Amsterdam (Members Only!)
Join our must-attend community event to connect with Dutch EdTech members! This event will be the perfect opportunity to network with other EdTech professionals, partners and VC’s, welcome new members to our vibrant community, and delve into a meaningful discussion on evidence, trust, and collaboration in EdTech, featuring Dimitrios Vlacholpoulos. Sign-up here!
➡️ 20 June | Deep Dive: Founder Story of Diane Janknegt - Wizenoze | Online (Members Only!)
Join us for this great opportunity to hear from Diane Janknegt, the founder of Wizenoze: a Dutch EdTech Thought Leader with international success! With thousands of users globally and offices in London, Amsterdam, and New Delhi, Wizenoze leverages AI to create the largest curated library of educational content. Learn about Diane’s journey, challenges, and expansion into India and the Middle East, and get the chance to ask your burning questions. Sign-up here!
➡️ 4 October | Dutch EdTech Summit: Future of Learning | Amsterdam
We're planning something big! Mark your calendars for the Dutch EdTech Summit 2024 and attend the launch our second State of the Dutch EdTech Ecosystem report. Join us for a comprehensive programme together with European and Dutch leaders in education & learning, including the Marineterrein event “Leren Leren”, the annual meeting of the European EdTech Alliance, and high-level roundtable sessions with key stakeholders. Dutch EdTech members can sign-up here!
Dutch EdTech Members
Welcome aboard to our newest members!
The Dutch EdTech community is growing! 🚀 Take a look at our six new members!
Enjoy2Learn offers engaging and educational workshops for students, encompassing a wide range of topics from Art, Culture, and Music to Sports and Exercise. As the link between providers and schools, Enjoy2Learn strives to strengthen this connection with a user-friendly website, an efficient booking system, and customizable search filters!
OneTwoPlay is an AI-driven platform providing educational games and a Learn2Earn reward system for K-8 students. Transforming children's love for gaming into educational advantages, they offer games on HTML5, Roblox, mobile, and PC. With several titles launched, they have surpassed 300 million gameplays!
👨💻 AIgents
AIgents / LearnEngine is an AI-powered search and chat platform designed for Data and Computer Science students, evolving from a job board to an educational hub. They are creating an AI-driven e-learning platform that provides 150,000 free resources, a specialized search engine for learning materials, and an AI-powered tutor!
👨🏫 Classigogo
Classigogo is an AI-powered quiz tool enabling teachers to quickly create interactive quizzes that combine learning with movement. Students answer questions through physical activity, fostering collaboration and teamwork. This engaging method helps students score higher and makes lessons more enjoyable!
Startup and Running empowers (student) startup communities by connecting innovative students with experienced mentors in the startup space. Their platform enables institutions to build a dedicated network of founders and mentors to streamline matchmaking. Founders can easily find co-founders and mentors, and create startup profiles to increase visibility for their ventures!
👩💻 BrainBite
Brainbite.ai aims to use advanced AI to revolutionize education for children aged 8+. Their innovative platform tailors educational content to each student's needs, offering personalized learning, real-time adaptability, inclusive solutions for special needs learners, and captivating storytelling. BrainBite also features a global tutor network and provides detailed insights for parents and tutors!
Job Market
EdTech career opportunities in the Netherlands
🗣 FeedbackFruits is looking for a Finance Manager - Amsterdam
🗣 Wizenoze is looking for a Senior Research Engineer (AI/ML/NLP/IR) - Amsterdam
🗣 Codegrade is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Amsterdam
🗣 Lepaya is looking for a Revenue Operations Director - Eindhoven (Hybrid)
🗣 EngineeringTrainer is looking for a Course Product Manager and Account Manager - Utrecht / Remote
🗣 Relevance Learning is looking for a Project Manager - Zaltbommel
Do you also have career opportunities, to be highlighted in our newsletter? Please add your vacancy to our Knowledge Base in NOTION (members only).
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Cheers,
Ewoud, Ruben, Roel, Linda, Jitske & Rüya