We’re proud to announce that Aptem has been ranked in the top 20 of BusinessCloud’s annual EdTech 50 for 2026.

The prestigious ranking celebrates the UK’s most innovative startups, scaleups and established organisations developing original technology for education and workplace development. The 2026 EdTech 50 was revealed on 9 March and selected through a combination of reader votes and an expert judging panel.

“This year’s EdTech 50 showcases how emerging technologies such as AI, immersive platforms and short-form video are being used in schools, higher education and the workplace,” said Jonathan Symcox, Editor of BusinessCloud.

Rien Sach, CEO of Aptem, commented: “This recognition reinforces our belief that technology, when thoughtfully designed, can transform learning and compliance processes alike. We’re proud to be contributing to meaningful change across the skills and apprenticeship landscape.”

At Aptem, we are committed to providing our customers with innovative functionality, with a recent focus on transformative AI-powered capabilities. We have taken a carefully considered approach to AI development, recognising both its potential and the regulatory requirement, including those set by Ofqual, for a robust ‘human-in-the-loop’ model.

Our AI tools combine generative and classification technologies to deliver practical, compliant solutions. As a result, customers are already experiencing tangible benefits in efficiency, quality and learner support.

We understand that in apprenticeships, regulatory processes are unforgiving – with errors carrying significant financial and reputational risk. Tutors are often stretched between managing high-stakes compliance requirements and delivering personalised, motivating support to learners from diverse backgrounds.

In this environment, the right technology is not just helpful – it is essential. We are proud to be playing our part in helping providers succeed.

You can find out more about Aptem’s award-winning apprenticeship management platform here.