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Strategic Education opens second cohort for edtech pilot program
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Strategic Education has opened applications for the second cohort of its Signal Labs program, an edtech pilot initiative connecting startups with its network of educational institutions for product testing. The program targets growth-stage startups in experiential learning, AI fluency, AR/VR, and other education-focused technologies, offering guaranteed pilot opportunities without paid commercial agreements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Edtech.
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You can now access an open pilot program with universities eager to test edtech products directly with students and faculty, creating a rare chance to validate and improve your tools in real education settings. This opens the door to partnerships and refining your product without upfront commercial pressure.
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