



As part of London EdTech Week 2025, techUK is co-hosting the fourth annual Startup Mini Summit. This is a half-day workshop designed for early-stage founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and growth companies across Europe.
The event is delivered in partnership with UCL EdTech Labs, the European EdTech Alliance, and the European Commission-supported EmpowerED project. More than 100 participants will take part in practical sessions, open conversations, and structured networking. The day will explore the conditions needed to scale EdTech companies with purpose and sustainability.
Themes across the sessions include:
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Policy support and evaluation frameworks
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Infrastructure and skills to enable innovation
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Smarter funding and investment pathways
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Evidence, data, and standards to support trust
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Knowledge exchange and peer learning
Attendees will also hear about the work of partner organisations in supporting emerging communities and collaborative initiatives.
Lunch will be available on arrival at 12:30. The event will begin promptly at 13:00 and will conclude with informal drinks from 17:00.
Agenda
Time | Session |
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12:30 – 13:00 | Registration and Light Lunch |
13:00 – 13:15 | Welcome and Partner Introductions |
13:15 – 13:30 | Keynote: EdTech Ecosystem Snapshot & EmpowerED Toolkit |
13:30 – 14:00 | Workshop: Clarifying Challenges – Building Blocks for Growth |
14:00 – 14:30 | Panel: Capacity Building through Policy, Investment, and Partnerships |
14:30 – 14:50 | Fireside Chat: Smarter Funding for Sustainable Growth |
14:50 – 15:00 | Startup Snapshot: Female EdTech Fellowship Alumni |
15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee & Networking |
15:30 – 15:40 | Keynote: Infrastructure and Skills for Collaboration |
15:40 – 15:50 | Startup Snapshot: Multi-Stakeholder Support for Growth |
15:50 – 16:05 | Keynote: Building Trust in EdTech Evaluation |
16:05 – 16:35 | Workshop: Support Mechanisms for Evidence and Innovation Environments |
16:35 – 16:50 | Closing Keynote |
16:50 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks |
17:00 – 18:00 | Celebratory Drinks |
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