InformED; Unlocking Education Funding

The InformED Webinar Series is a three-part program giving EdTech leaders the knowledge, practical tools, and insider perspectives needed to successfully navigate education procurement.

Supported by the City of Melbourne, this series doesn’t just explain how procurement works - it opens doors, builds connections, and gives you direct access to the experts shaping the decisions that matter.

Across K–12, higher education, and government funding, each webinar breaks down what actually drives purchasing in Australia’s education markets. You’ll walk away with actionable guidance, clearer pathways, and a stronger understanding of where your product fits — and how to position it for adoption and scale. This is also where Melbourne’s EdTech innovators come together, building the relationships and networks that fuel real growth.

Unlocking Education Funding - Grants, Pathways & Strategic Positioning

Government grants and funding pathways can transform an EdTech company’s growth trajectory — but the challenge is knowing what’s available, what you’re eligible for, and how to position your company to win.

This webinar breaks down the government funding landscape for EdTech, giving you clarity on innovation grants, pilot funding, education-aligned programs, reporting expectations, and compliance requirements. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of where your company fits — and how to confidently pursue funding opportunities that support product development, research, pilots, and scale.

Supported by the City of Melbourne, this session connects EdTech founders with those who understand government funding from the inside — helping you avoid missteps and accelerate your ability to secure capital for growth.

In this session, you will:

- Explore the major grant and funding mechanisms available to EdTech companies

- Understand eligibility, assessment criteria, timelines, and compliance expectations

- Learn how to position your business to stand out in competitive funding rounds

- Get insights into reporting requirements

- Identify opportunities to strengthen your pipeline with funded programs

Every EdTech company wants to scale — those who understand the funding landscape can scale faster.

About: City of Melbourne 

The City of Melbourne is committed to supporting Australian EdTech and aims to strengthen the local EdTech ecosystem by supporting initiatives designed to increase adoption of EdTech products and services

About: EduGrowth

EduGrowth is Australia’s education technology and innovation industry hub. Through connection and collaboration we accelerate Australia’s EdTech ecosystem globally.

We are connecting a community of education providers, industry participants and EdTech entrepreneurs committed to reimagining learning in the digital age. As education transitions to borderless digital delivery, our diverse ecosystem will impact the future of learning globally from Australia.

Our programs focus on developing the entire education technology and innovation sector. We have a range of services supporting EdTech companies at each stage of their journey, whilst also connecting education providers and industry participants into the broader ecosystem.