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4th EdTech Summit 2025 at NIIT University - Releasing the potential of future EdTech
Date: March 4 2025
Time: 2:30 pm
Venue: Online
Introduction
The 4th EdTech Summit at NIIT University held on March 4, 2025 was a revolution that lit the path the future of edtech in the post-Covid era. Students witnessed the power of innovation, co-creation, and futurist conversation that will transform the way we learn, teach, and build. With a diverse lineup of leadership, entrepreneurship, and investment thinkers, the summit was a convergence of revolutionary thinking in EdTech.
The video recordings of all sessions of the 4th Growth Summit held on March 4, 2025 are available at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXxdqnGmFs_z9a6SFKxoFKco5N3YESpWN&si=HOXKjJnVeLdVtbXO.
Meet the visionaries: Charting learning's destiny
- Mr Rajendra Singh Pawar – Chairman & Co-founder, NIIT Group & Founder, NIIT University, India’s IT education industry thought leader, spoke of the possibility of revolutionizing education by leveraging digital to bridge learning gaps around the world.
- Prof Prakash Gopalan, President, NIIT University, spoke on the intersection of the education ecosystem and how entrepreneurial brains are transforming learning.
- Leading venture capitalists & startup founders – Representatives from Info Edge Ventures, Helon Ventures, 314 Capital, Titan Capital, and Blink Capital spoke about funding, news trends and investments which are essential to understand for EdTech startups in terms of the ever-changing ecosystem. Their collective experience was the starting point for that summit that was not only inspiring but also quite intellectual, motivating students and entrepreneurs alike.
4th EdTech Summit schedule
What's new this year?
The 4th NIIT University EdTech Summit saw giant leaps being taken and synergies forged. A few highlights of the larger-than-life initiatives launched this year are as follows:
- Google Cloud joins hands as a Technology Partner
This year, Google Cloud also became a formal partner of NIIT University’s EdTech Growth Summit, and thus the program’s record became a benchmark in this sector. Besides Microsoft Founders Hub, which has been monitoring the program from day one, Google Cloud joining it presents immense technological advantages to the startup participants.
✔ Next-generation Cloud Infrastructure – Student start-ups and student entrepreneurs can now avail next-generation cloud computing technology to create secure, scalable online learning environments.
✔ AI & Machine Learning Enablement – Google Cloud AI and ML capabilities enable EdTech start-ups to leverage smart automation, data-personalization, and more profound analytics on their platforms.
- Special Benefits & Training – The selected startups would be awarded Google Cloud credits, access to AI mentorship initiatives, and customized workshops on how to use cloud technology for EdTech innovation.
These additions cemented the 4th EdTech Growth Summit as a launchpad further to onboard the next generation of EdTech entrepreneurs, innovators, and disruptors.
A Legacy of Industry Giants: Past Speakers
Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal Co-founder) – Learnings on scaling a startup in India’s competitive digital economy through experiences.
Ashwin Damera, CEO, Emeritus and Eruditus – Startups and profitability.
Alakh Pandey (Founder, Physics Wallah) – First-hand experiences of creating a bootstrapped EdTech unicorn and democratizing education for the masses.
Shradha Sharma (Founder, YourStory) – Showcasing untold stories of Indian entrepreneurs and startup founders.
It followed the pattern of ushering in industry icons with fresh voices shaping investment trends, tech revolutions, and education prospects. See https://edtechgrowthsummit.niituniversity.in/
Additional Funding & Mentorship Opportunities
With increased participation from venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate sponsors, the Growth Summit followed by the Growth Camp provided record funding and mentorship opportunities:
Increase in Funding Support – Shortlisted startups received direct funding from leading VC players like Info Edge Ventures, Helon Ventures, 314 Capital, MAA Ventures, Titan Capital, Blink Capital, and Blume Ventures.
Private One-to-One Mentorship – Successful industry mentors provided direct mentorship to student entrepreneurs and startup founders, and business models became more sophisticated and go-to-market strategies more effective.
More Grant & Seed Fund Opportunities – Startups were exposed to incubator programs and grant programs dedicated to funding and support for early-stage EdTech startups.
Why this summit was a game-changer for students?
The 4th NIIT University EdTech Summit was not just about investors and startups, but a life-changing experience for students to explore the future of education, entrepreneurship, and technology. In today’s rapidly transforming digital universe, staying ahead requires exposure, networking, and experience—something this summit did not fail to provide. They learned how AI is transforming education, how companies grow in the competitive EdTech market, and how an idea can be turned into a successful startup. With a window to opportunities for funding, industry mentorship guidance, and a bird’s eye view of the latest innovations, the summit provided students with a special advantage—converting academic knowledge into industry-specific skill sets.
Conclusion: A Step Towards the Future
The 4th EdTech Summit at NIIT University was not an event but a turnaround experience. Bringing educators, entrepreneurs, investors, and students under one umbrella on a common platform, NIIT University continued yet again to Stay Committed towards Fostering Innovation, Tech-enabled Learning, and Entrepreneurial Mindset.
For the visitors, the occasion was a magic of possibilities to explore, expand their network, and give shape to their idea in their head. And for those who want to be a part of this revolution, NIIT University’s EdTech initiative is the fertile ground to sow success.