Temasek Foundation has launched the inaugural Temasek Foundation Education Challenge: Empowering Teachers through EdTech, in partnership with EduSpaze and supported by Tech for Good partner Amazon Web Services,. The challenge seeks to discover and support innovative solutions that evolve the roles of educators, enhance the effectiveness of teaching, and introduce new models to reach underserved communities.
The top three winners will be awarded grants totalling up to S$90,000; with the top winner earning a trip to London, UK to participate in an industry boot camp and attend Bett London, the world’s biggest EdTech exhibition, in January 2025. All finalists will be provided access to up to S$500,000 in cloud credits provided Amazon Web Services, to foster the growth of start-ups focused on addressing key challenges faced by educators.
The Challenge is open to all innovators whose solutions are ready to be piloted and can support the delivery of accessible, effective, and future-relevant education for learners aged 10-25 in Southeast Asia. Applications are now open, and will close on 30 September 2024. All interested eligible start-ups can apply to be part of this exciting opportunity to shape the future of education.
