Wonderly, the education platform that empowers students and teachers worldwide with Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence learning pathways, has been selected as part of the prestigious WISE Edtech Accelerator 2025–26 cohort, an initiative of the Qatar Foundation through the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE).

Out of more than 300 applicants worldwide, only 8 startups were selected, highlighting the uniqueness and impact of Wonderly’s approach to democratizing access to digital and AI education.

This achievement marks Wonderly’s entry into the MENA region through Qatar, with the support of WISE, opening new opportunities to collaborate with schools, governments, and organizations to deliver localized content tailored for Arab educators and students. Wonderly’s vision is to contribute to the region’s educational transformation by combining its proven global programs with culturally relevant resources that empower teachers and inspire the next generation of innovators.

This year’s cohort brings together eight outstanding startups that are reimagining how we teach, learn, and connect on a global scale. From AI-powered tutoring to digital credentials and inclusive learning solutions, these ventures represent the next wave of educational innovation.

“This recognition strengthens our mission: to ensure that every student and every teacher has access to Computer Science and AI education, no matter where they are. Being part of the WISE ecosystem will allow us to amplify our impact and build new collaborations across the MENA region and internationally,” said Leandro Finol, CEO of Wonderly.

Launched in 2015, the WISE Edtech Accelerator provides strategic support, mentorship, global visibility, and networking opportunities to help education startups scale their impact. The new cohort will be officially presented at WISE 12, the global summit on educational innovation taking place in Doha.  

In addition to joining the Accelerator, Leandro Finol will be a featured speaker at two major events in Qatar: the ROWAD WISE Conference and the Qatar Foundation’s 12th edition of the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) – Humanity.io: Human Values at the Heart of Education, where he will share Wonderly’s vision for the future of education and the role of human values in guiding the integration of AI into learning.