QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference 2026 announces the opening of applications for innovative educational projects and initiatives aimed at transforming the future of education.

The international competition supports breakthrough ideas in education, sustainability, digital learning, employability, AI in education, and future skills development.

Eligibility

Applications are open to:

universities and educational institutions;
researchers and academic staff;
students, master’s and PhD students;
startups and edtech companies;
authors of innovative educational and SDG-related projects.

Priority Areas

AI Innovation in Education
Sustainability Education
Learning Design & Digital Learning
Employability & Lifelong Learning
Access, Diversity & Inclusion
Innovation in Higher Education
Emerging Skills & Competencies

Award Benefits

International recognition and global exposure
Participation in the QS Reimagine Education Conference in London
Showcase opportunities for shortlisted projects
Blockchain certificates and innovation directory features
Cash prizes up to 25,000 USD