The World's Top EdTech Companies of 2026

The World's Top EdTech Companies of 2026Storyby Jul 22, 2026 12:47 PM CUTIllustration by TIME; Mst Innaka Akter/Getty ImagesLiteracy rates have steadily risen around the world over the last decade, according to a 2025 UNESCO report—important progress on a key UN Sustainable Development Goal, as the ability to read, write, and use numbers is “crucial for thinking critically and navigating information-rich society and economy in a safe, effective and responsible manner.” Access to digital learning has largely been associated with higher test scores for students globally. As technology continues to advance, tech companies have pounced upon the opportunity to bring education systems around the world up to speed with the ever-more connected digital world and the proliferation of new tools like