Registration is now open for the 2nd edition of the Bett Brasil EdTech Awards, an awards program that recognizes startups developing innovative solutions for education, with a focus on social impact, educational equity, and addressing the real challenges faced by educational institutions.

The initiative is part of the program for Bett Brasil 2026, Latin America’s largest event on innovation and technology in education, which will take place May 5–8 at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo.

Why participate in the Bett Brasil EdTech Awards?

The Bett Brasil EdTech Awards are aimed at startups that focus directly on teaching and learning, educational support, or areas that support schools, such as financial management, human resources, marketing, communications, administration, or technology.

The award recognizes initiatives that contribute to improving education in various contexts—including public education—with a special focus on social impact and the promotion of educational equity.

Registration is free and must be completed exclusively through the website: http://bettbrasil.com.br/edtechawards, from February 9 to March 9, 2026.

Two categories, different stages 

In this edition, the Bett Brasil EdTech Awards feature two categories:

• Product Solution Fit: designed for startups in the early stages of development;
• Product-Market Fit: aimed at startups that already have a product on the market and early customers.

Three finalists will be selected in each category, with the results scheduled to be announced on April 6, 2026.

Live pitches during Bett Brasil

The finalist startups’ pitches will take place in person during Bett Brasil, at the Startups Arena, with five-minute presentations followed by up to five minutes of questions from the judges:

• The Product Solution Fit category will be presented on May 5 at 3:30 p.m.
• The Product Market Fit category will be presented on May 6 at 3:30 p.m.

The winners will be announced on May 7 at 5:00 p.m., also at Arena Startups.

Benefits That Increase Visibility

The six finalist startups will receive a range of strategic benefits, including: full access to the four-day Bett Brasil conference, an exhibition space in the Startup Arena, access to the Bett Conecta platform for meetings with companies and investors, a presentation on the Startup Arena stage (a 5-minute pitch), coverage in an exclusive newsletter, trophies, certificates, digital badges, and participation in a networking reception.

In addition, the winners in each category will have access to exclusive benefits, such as three months of remote mentoring from the Tiradentes Innovation Center, exhibition space at Bett Brasil 2027, and an interview on Bett Brasil’s official channels, thereby increasing the national visibility of the award-winning solutions.

Brazilian startups with a valid CNPJ, international startups registered in their countries of origin, and businesses at different stages of maturity are eligible to apply, provided they meet the criteria for each category.

Check out the complete rules on the award's website and submit your startup’s application by March 9. 

The Bett Brasil EdTech Awards are organized by Bett Brasil, with support from the Significare Institute and technical partnership from the Tiradentes Innovation Center (TIC).

Launch Webinar

To provide guidance to those interested, the Bett Brasil EdTech Awards will host a launch webinar on February 12 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar will highlight the latest updates for this edition and provide details on the registration process.

Joining the conversation are Adriana Martinelli, content director at Bett Brasil, and Domingos Machado, president of the Tiradentes Innovation Center. Participation is free. To participate, click here. 

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