DA Top EdTech Products of the Year 2026
Celebrating Innovation. Recognizing Impact. Elevating the Future of Education Technology
We’re looking for the most innovative, impactful, and forward-thinking education technology solutions of the year—and we want to hear from you.
District Administration’s Top EdTech Products Awards recognize standout solutions that are breaking new ground in K-12 education.
Why Apply?
This year’s Categories are:
How it Works
Here’s how the updated DA Top EdTech Products awards program works:
Education technology solution providers can submit proposals via the link below.
Companies are divided into two categories: Startup and Midsize/Large. Startups are companies that have existed for two years or less with revenue under $1 million and a working website. Midsize companies earn up to $50 million in annual revenue and Large is over $50 million.
District Administration will choose 30-40 finalists for an initial round of demonstrations. After this screening, 20 edtech solutions will be named “Top EdTech Products of the Year”
Finalists will be notified on or about Nov. 1, 2025. (Only those providers selected to continue will be notified.) Finalists must submit a 5-minute video focused on product demonstration.
The 20 edtech solutions named “Top EdTech Products of the Year” will be featured on the District Administration website and recognized exclusively at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) 2026.
Winners will also receive a Top EdTech Product digital logo for use in electronic communication, press materials, and presented with a finalist/winner’s banner to display at FETC 2026 and all other shows and conferences throughout the year.
Entry Fee
Early Bird Pricing ends on June 30, 2025. All fees are due at submission and are non-refundable. The submission deadline is October 4, 2025, at 11:59pm EST. Notifications will be sent on or around November 1, 2025.
(Only selected companies will be notified.)
Startup Companies
$149
(Early Bird Price: $99)
Midsize /Large Companies
$199
(Early Bird Price: $149)
Please download the following document to preview the submission form questions. For any form or content related questions, please contact the DA Top Products Team at [email protected]/
Will YOU be a Top EdTech Winner?
Ready to Apply?
Click the button below to visit the official FETC application site. For any form or content related questions, please contact the DA Top Products Team HERE. Or by emailing: [email protected]
