Held in association with BESA, the ceremony took place at The Brewery, London on 29 March 2023, rewarding 25 inspiring companies and recognising an additional highly commendable product.
Among this year’s finalists were a range of innovative solution providers transforming experiences for students worldwide. From flexible learning platforms to interactive resources, these awards are the most effective way to recognise excellence in EdTech.
As technology revolutionises the industry and the world becomes increasingly interconnected, offering learners the ability to inspire curiosity is evermore important.
Knowledge AI – KAIT, was awarded in the Class Aid or Educator Support category for their innovative AI-driven platform that helps educators to understand exam data better. And, Lyfta, a platform that transports students and teachers to immersive 360° spaces across the globe, won the Transformational Impact award.
Having amassed over 20 years of experience in education, this year’s Company of the Year (less than £3m) award went to CreativeHUT, which develops programs & activities by educators that focus on building confidence in STEAM and developing 21st-century skills.
Other winners were focused on accessibility and assistive technology tools to identify language difficulties or stimulate student’s senses for a better learning experience. OxEd and Assessment – LanguageScreen won the Early Years Digital Product or Service award and Inclusive Technology – Inclusive Stories won the SEND Resources, Products & Services award.
By setting a precedent for inclusive, innovative technologies such as these, a world of opportunity is opened for students to become more independent learners, problem solvers and innovators.
BESA acted as the chair of judges, overseeing the impartiality and fairness of the robust, two-stage judging process by a panel of 30 experienced educational professionals.
Louisa Hunter, Bett Director, said: “As technology continues to change the way we learn and teach, it is inspiring to see these trailblazers pave the way with EdTech solutions that are making a difference in schools and universities. The Bett Awards 2023 go beyond acknowledging the excellence of these technological advancements and also highlight their crucial role in upskilling educators and learners. The Bett Awards recognises the way that these innovative solutions and platforms are opening up a world of opportunity for the next generation – for them to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners.”
For a list of all Bett Awards 2023 winners, please see below:
| Category | Winner |
| Collaboration with a School / Schools | CREATE Education #InspiringLancashire |
| Innovator of the Year | White Light – University of Portsmouth |
| Transformational Impact | Lift Education |
| Educational Resource for Parents or Home Learning | Mussila – Mussila Family Solution |
| Wellbeing, Digital Wellness & Safeguarding Resources | Lightspeed Systems – Lightspeed Alert |
| Company of the Year (less than £3m) | CreativeHUT |
| Company of the Year (£3m to £12m) | Arbor Education |
| Company of the Year (more than £12m) | IRIS Education |
| Early Years Digital Product or Service | OxEd and Assessment – LanguageScreen |
| Primary – Free Digital Content, App or Open Educational Resource | Oddizzi – 2041 School – Champions of Antarctica |
| Primary – Digital Learning Product – Language & Literacy | Crick Software – Clicker |
| Primary – Digital Learning Product – Numeracy & Maths | BBC Education – BBC Bitesize Reception Maths |
| Primary – Digital Learning Product – Broad Curriculum (other) | Charanga Musical School – Featuring YuStudio, an Accessible DAW for Schools |
| Secondary – Digital Learning Product | Collins – Adapt |
| Secondary – Free Digital Content, App or Open Educational Resource | PG Online ClearRevise / Ludenso |
| Higher Education – Digital Learning Product | ThingLink |
| SEND Resources, Products & Services | Inclusive Technology – Inclusive Stories |
| The Education Show (non-EdTech) Award for School Resources & Equipment for Teaching and Learning | Picture News |
| Hardware, AV, VR/AR, Robotics or Digital Device | Discovery Education – Discovery Education Sandbox AR |
| Class Aid or Educator Support | Knowledge AI – KAIT |
| Technical or IT Support Service | Joskos Solutions |
| Assessment, Planning & Progress Monitoring | Educate |
| International Digital Educational Resource | Fiction Express Education – Fiction Express |
| Leadership and Management Solutions | iAM Compliant |
| Outstanding Achievement Award | Nigel Canin, Founder, 2Simple |
| Highly Commended | |
| Primary – Digital Learning Product – Numeracy & Maths | SchoolOnline Classroom |
