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Nordic EdTech Forum - N8

The Nordic EdTech Forum (N8) connects founders of education innovation companies and advocates from eight Northern European countries, fostering a network for sharing experiences and support in the EdTech sector.

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What Nordic EdTech Forum - N8 does

What Nordic EdTech Forum - N8 is

The Nordic EdTech Forum (N8) connects founders of education innovation companies and advocates from eight Northern European countries, fostering a network for sharing experiences and support in the EdTech sector.

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2016
Approximate age
About 10 years
Structured capabilities
Community
Last reviewed
March 31, 2026

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Community overview

The Nordic EdTech Forum (N8) is an organization that connects founders of education innovation companies and advocates from eight Northern European countries: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It was initiated in the summer of 2016 by Ernest Jenavs of Edurio and Märt Aro of DreamApply.com. The organization aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences, information, and support among its members.

Community focus

N8 focuses on fostering collaboration among education innovators to improve the learning experience and accessibility of education. The organization aims to enhance cooperation between EdTech companies and educational institutions, promote risk-taking in public sector organizations, and improve access to funding for education innovation in the Nordic region.

Member value

Members of the N8 Forum include founders and leaders of various education innovation companies. The organization emphasizes principles such as mutual support, inspiration, and fair competition among its members.

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders
Benefits
network-access
Program types
community
Selection criteria
application
Sectors
Education
Regions
Nordics

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Last reviewed

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