EdTech Providers: Apply to Join the Learning Cabinet

The Learning Cabinet, led by UNICEF in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, and ARM, is opening a new application call for EdTech solutions that have the potential to make a meaningful contribution to addressing the global learning crisis. 

This call is an opportunity for education technology providers to have their solutions independently assessed and actively matched with country-level education initiatives, particularly in contexts where the learning gap is greatest. 

EdTech providers can apply by submitting the Quick Assessment form. It takes only 10–20 minutes to complete and helps us understand your solution’s readiness for evaluation and potential system-level deployment. 
 
Submit Quick Assessment by 13 March 2026 ((login or sign up required))

What is the Learning Cabinet? 

The Learning Cabinet is a curated global repository of quality-assessed EdTech solutions. It is designed to support governments and partners in identifying tools that are: 

• Safe and responsible 
• Evidence-informed 
• Designed with learners and teachers in mind 
• Ready to scale across diverse and low-resource contexts 
• Accessible for all 

All EdTech solutions that apply to be listed in the Learning Cabinet, assessments are assessed through EdTech for Good Framework. 

Why Apply? 

1. Independent quality assessment 

Applicants receive a structured, transparent review aligned with internationally recognized principles for safe and effective EdTech. This helps move beyond marketing claims toward trusted evidence and clarity. 

2. Increased global visibility 

Solutions listed in the Learning Cabinet are visible to UNICEF teams, governments, donors, and implementing partners working across multiple regions. 

3. Opportunities for country matching 

Being listed enables your solution to be considered for national pilots, deployments, and large-scale programmes, especially in low- and middle-income countries. 

4. Clear signalling of credibility 

A Learning Cabinet listing signals that your solution meets a baseline standard for responsible EdTech, which can support partnerships, funding discussions, and policy engagement. 
 

EdTech providers can apply by submitting the Quick Assessment form (login or sign up required). 
 

Who Should Apply? 

The application call is open to EdTech providers whose solutions: 

• Support teaching and learning (across early childhood, primary, secondary, vocational, or teacher professional development) 
• Are already live and in active use 
• Have evidence that shows positive outcomes for teaching and/or learning (appropriate to product type and maturity) 
• Commit to responsible data protection and child-centered design 
• We are especially interested in tools and services that support the following priority areas of UNICEF’s Digital Education Strategy: 
  • Empowering teachers 
  • Foundational learning 
  • Skills and capabilities for the future 
     

Solutions can be digital, blended, or offline-first, and may focus on core subjects, foundational skills, inclusion, or system-level support for educators. 

How to Apply 

Step 1: Submit your application 

Applications are submitted through the Learning Cabinet platform. You will be asked to provide information about: 

• Your product and target users 
• Pedagogical approach and learning goals 
• Evidence of impact and effectiveness 
• Data protection, safeguarding, and inclusion practices 
• Organizational readiness and scalability 

Step 2: Assessment and review 

Eligible submissions undergo an expert-led review process aligned with the EdTech for Good Framework. You may be contacted for clarifications during this phase. 

Step 3: Listing and next steps 

Successful applications are listed in the Learning Cabinet and may be considered for future country matching and partnership opportunities. The overall timeline from Quick Assessment to listing usually takes 2–3 months. 

Submit the Quick Assessment form (10-20 minutes)  
 
If you have any questions related to the application process, feel free to reach out to us:  

Olli Vallo 
Email: ovallo@unicef.org