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
👉 EdTech: Europe’s Untapped Advantage — What’s the Role of the Netherlands?
The European EdTech Alliance, of which we’re proud to be a member, just released a new overview of the European EdTech ecosystem. With over 7,800 companies and 400,000 employees, EdTech is framed not just as an educational tool, but as Europe’s hidden competitive advantage. The report calls for placing EdTech at the heart of Europe’s innovation and digital sovereignty agenda — a timely and necessary shift. Read the full report here.
As one of the most active EdTech countries in Europe, the Netherlands has a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to lead by example:
Our startups are growing fast, but like others in Europe, face short runways and fragmented markets.
We need smart support mechanisms that reflect the long sales cycles in education.
Curious about the ecosystem in the Netherlands? The Dutch Edtech Ecosystem Report of 2025 will be launched in October! Meanwhile, you can have a look at last years report here.
👉 Is Europe erasing EdTech?
Concerning trends across Europe are being noticed. Education—and by extension, EdTech—is being quietly deprioritized in political and strategic agendas. This absence risks undermining funding, visibility, and policy support for a sector that plays a crucial role in addressing teacher shortages, digital inclusion, and accessibility. Now is the time to speak up and ensure that education technology remains central to shaping Europe's future. Want to know more? Read the article here.
👉 Academia-Industry Collaborations in EdTech
A recent piece by EdTech Partnerships explores how academia–industry collaborations in EdTech can drive meaningful innovation by embracing three core strategies: transparency and open access in research, precise expertise matching between researchers and companies, and dedicated training for the next generation of EdTech professionals. The piece highlights real-world examples—from co-developing tools grounded in learning sciences to generating evidence that informs both product design and teaching practices. Find the detailed file here.
👉 Product–Market Fit Isn’t a Moment—It’s a Journey
A recent piece on Product for Learning explains that product–market fit is not a single “aha” moment but a journey through five distinct stages—each demanding a different focus. Packed with practical examples, this article is for any founder trying to find (or hold onto) product–market fit in learning. Read the full article here.
For more insights and trends in Dutch Edtech, read our 2024 report!
News and Announcements
🎉 Founder Dinner: Lifelong and Corporate Learning Recap
We recently gathered Dutch Edtech founders and CEOs from the lifelong learning space for an evening of honest conversation and problem-solving. Each founder brought a challenge — and left with clarity.
Through shared stories and peer feedback, lightbulb moments emerged. Founders helped each other see what was actually right in front of them, leading to sharper strategies and decisive next steps.
A powerful night of insight, connection, and collective growth. Do you want to join us for the next one? Register here. (Members Only)
➡️ Recap Trade mission to LEARNTEC Karlsruhe: See You Next Year!?
In May, a delegation of Dutch Edtech companies participated in LEARNTEC. The NL Pavilion was a lively hub, attracting numerous visitors and offering valuable opportunities to connect with international stakeholders. Participants reported an expected combined revenue of approximately half a million Euros from meetings and leads generated during the event. And the best part? We're doing it again next year!
Preparations for LEARNTEC 2026 (May 5-7) are underway, with NBSO Frankfurt, ROM Utrecht Region, and Dutch Edtech to make it even better. Do you want to be the first to know the details? Express your interest here.
🎉 Edtech Workspace Soft Launch: Tuesday 24 June · 3–5PM @JIM's Skybar
Looking for a place to work, connect, and collaborate with other Edtech innovators? The new EdTech Workspace in JIM Utrecht, right next to Utrecht Centraal, offers full-time and flexible desks for Dutch Edtech members! But it’s more than just a workspace — this will also be a central meeting spot for partners and innovators working on the future of education. Supported by Dutch Edtech, ROM Utrecht Region and Npuls, this workspace aims to become a visible, shared hub for Edtech in the Netherlands. Want to join the soft launch or interested in the workspace options? Sign up here.
➡️ EdTech in Utrecht? Get Funded to Innovate, Test & Grow!
The EdTech vouchers of ROM Utrecht are intended to bring innovative educational solutions to practice more quickly. Are you working as an entrepreneur on innovative technology for education based in Utrecht? Then you can use the new EdTech voucher scheme. This is a financial support for EdTech companies in the province of Utrecht that want to experiment, test or scale up. The scheme works on a first come, first serve basis – so act quickly!
For all information, click here.
Upcoming Dutch Edtech events and meetups
➡️ 19 June 18:00 - 21:30 | Dutch Edtech Founder Dinner - The Puzzle | Amsterdam | Members Only
This isn’t just another dinner. It’s Dutch EdTech Founder Dinner — the one night where start-up and scale-up hurdles meet their match.
Welcome to the Dutch EdTech Founder Dinner: Puzzle Edition – the ultimate puzzle solver of our ecosystem. Why? Because it’s built by founders, for founders. Whether you're stuck on sales, fundraising, hiring, or growth — you'll sit with others who’ve cracked that exact code.
You’ll join curated, market-specific discussion tables where the sharpest EdTech minds dissect challenges, offer peer feedback, and share what actually works. This is where blind spots disappear, and your next move becomes clear. This space is only open for Dutch Edtech members, you can sign up here or first become a member.
➡️ Edtech Evaluation & Impact in MBO, HBO, and WO – Npuls Webinars
Together with Npuls, we’ve co-shaped these two upcoming webinars:
June 11, 2025 (15:00–16:00 CET) - Explore key Npuls initiatives – Collaborative Trust Framework, 3E Framework, EdTech Marketplace, and the Digital Learning Materials Pilot. Tailored for EdTech companies and founders, with a focus on how these developments may impact your work. Register here. This webinar is in EN.
June 25, 2025 (15:00–16:00 CET) - A deep dive into the Co-Creation Lab. Npuls will present research findings, share their perspective on co-creation and its preconditions, and outline how these insights will guide their work through the rest of 2025. Includes a practical approach for institutions and companies. here.
➡️ Evidence-based Learning Engineering Masterclass: Second Edition
After the success of our first edition, we’re back. This masterclass is designed to prepare EdTech founders for the rapidly evolving landscape of certifications, innovations and evidence demands. We’ll dive deep into what evidence, effectiveness, and impact really mean—so your company can meet rising expectations and stand out in a competitive market.
You’ll walk away with a strong foundation in evidence-based learning engineering, giving your team the tools and mindset needed to build more effective, trusted, and scalable learning products.
💡 Once you build with evidence, you build to last. We will show you how.
This event is exclusively for members of the Dutch EdTech community.
👉 Sign up here.
➡️ Curated Trip to Zukunft Personal Europe – September 10, 2025 - Cologne
Are you an EdTech founder focused on the future of HR and talent? ROM Utrecht Region, in collaboration with Dutch Edtech and NBSO Frankfurt, invites you to a one-day curated visit to Zukunft Personal Europe — Europe’s leading HR expo —on September 10, 2025, at Koelnmesse, Cologne. As a founder, this is your chance to spot trends, meet future partners, and position your company at the intersection of education and workforce innovation.
Learn more about the event here.
➡️ Dutch Edtech Summit 2025 & New Ecosystem Report: 10.10.2025!
The 2025 edition of the Dutch EdTech Summit: a day dedicated to connection, innovation, and the future of learning. We are preparing a brand-new State of the Dutch Edtech Ecosystem report, curated sessions designed for maximum inspiration and collaboration, and for the first time ever, a GESAwards Pitch Competition live on stage! Whether you're a start-up founder, investor, educator, or policymaker, this is the place to be. For more information, click here.
Dutch Edtech Ecosystem Report 2025
Dutch EdTech Ecosystem Report: your source for trends, data, and stories that capture where EdTech is headed. You can have a part too! Have a report, case study, or dataset from your work that could enrich this year’s edition, or are you interested in co-creating or contributing to the report? Collaboration is open, reach out and let’s explore what’s possible at DutchEdtech. Do you want to have a look at last years edition? Click here.
Dutch Edtech Members
Welcome aboard to our newest members!
The Dutch Edtech community is growing! 🚀 Take a look at our new members!
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⭐ Brainlane
Brainlane provides innovative software solutions that help educational institutions thrive in the evolving landscape of lifelong learning. Brainlane helps institutions attract, engage, and retain learners by streamlining enrollment processes, personalising learning experiences, and enabling skill-based matching. Brainlane bridges the gap between education and the workforce.
💡 Do you also want to join and become a member of Dutch Edtech? Sign up here or contact us at info@dutchedtech.com
Job Market
EdTech career opportunities in the Netherlands
Lepaya is looking for an - Amsterdam Salesforce Business Analyst - Amsterdam
Studyportals is looking for a Product Owner - Core Engagement - Eindhoven
Studyportals is looking for a Director of Analytics and Consulting - Eindhoven
Npuls is looking for a Strategic Advisor International Relationship Management - Utrecht
ROM Utrecht Region is looking for an EU Innovation and Grant Advisor - Utrecht
Classroomscreen is looking for a Customer Success Manager - Bunnik
Classroomscreen is looking for a Full Stack Developer - Bunnik
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, Roel, Linda, Jitske, Buket & Parastoo