We rounded up the underdog edtech startups on StartupsGalaxy directory.
Technology and digital footprints have altered the way that education work. Tech is behind a revolution in the education field and has gained even more so power after COVID-19 pandemic. Today, students can learn about everything from millions of courses accessed online, and schools and universities teaching online.
We want to push these ed-tech startups and give them the opportunity to be introduced to you. So we rounded up 10 ed-tech startups in MENA that you probably didn’t get familiar with.
Here are 10 underdog edtech startups in MENA region.
1. ArabCBT

ArabCBT, an e-learning platform for technicals, was founded by a group of top technology experts who have been developing thousands of talents. They support every job level with bundles of online technical and vocational training, in addition to one-to-one mentoring sessions. Their website is here to know more.
2. Vlaby
Vlaby is an online training platform that offers virtual labs that allows students and teachers to do all experiments and laboratory activities in an interactive online environment. It simulates the traditional laboratory and has all the potential laboratory equipment and chemicals. Visit their website to discover more.
3. OTO English
OTO English is a digital learning platform providing a wide range of one-to-one and group English programs. OTO English’s programs are provided online through a fully-functional platform that makes digital learning easier, and more enjoyable. Visit website.
4. LearnKhana

LearnKhana an online training platform that offers high-quality training programs in Arabic Language and excellent experience for instructors and learners. LearnKhana launched in August 2019, was incubated by TIEC in Jan 2020, and won 2 international prizes from the USA For Excellence.
5. Guruvise
Now it’s time for an educational mobile application. Meet Guruvise The tutoring network ed-tech startup that connects eager students with vetted tutors from various academic fields and backgrounds by their mobile app. Website from here.
6. Elkheta.com
Elkheta.com is an educational platform that offers curriculum-explained videos for high school and middle school students. They have h experienced teachers and instructors in all subjects., and helping parents and students during the quarantine. Visit their platform here.
5. CoachWhizz
“Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter what you do. We all need people who will give us feedback.” said Bill Gates and is the core quote for CoachWhizz! CoachWhizz is an end to end solution for professional coaching, where you can meet with a coach, become a certified coach, find coaching exercises/tools and a community for anyone who’s interested in self-development.
8. Private Tutors Egypt
Private Tutors Egypt provides qualified private teachers in various subjects available to teach students at the comfort of their homes! They match students and teachers based on their needs and requirements. Also, they provide follow up services with students. Check their website to see more.
9. Smart Schools

This what Smart Schools is is an SMS (School Management System). It provides a system that adapts to a school system and process. Also, a comprehensive feature set includes assignments, quizzes, online courses, notifications, gamification, and extensible user profiles. Visit their website here.\
10. El Academia
With over 1200 courses in 18 subjects, you’re guaranteed to find something that’s right for you. ElAcademia.org is an online education platform to help all home learners online with interactive service with instructors and students to simulate all sessions in various fields. More about them here.
Bonus: IDE Academy
IDE Academy is an Egyptian Engineering and IT Training Center established in 2016 in Cairo, Egypt, on one fixed goal, to prepare students to hunt there dream job in information technology departments by practical training sessions and global/local internships opportunity! Check them out here.
Ed-tech startups are increasing!
With the curfew implementation in most countries in the world, it’s clear that the ed-tech ecosystem is going to play a huge role in students’ lives. Ed-tech startups are expected to grow and increase in their valuation.