We are a not-for-profit spin-off from a leading Nordic university, built on a global network of engaged academic researchers. Unlike traditional consultancies, we don’t offer the perspective of a single consultant: we connect you with the collective wisdom of learning scientists in our curated network of 1,200 experts. Through precise matchmaking, we align your company’s subject area with domain experts who understand both the science of learning and the realities of EdTech innovation. Our mission isn’t billable hours: it is to support you generate credible and rigorous evidence, that ultimately has positive impact on users.

Yes. We cover the full spectrum of research, tailored to where your product is in its growth journey. Broadly, we offer two types of studies:

1. Efficacy studies in controlled environments – including ESSA-aligned studies and randomized controlled trials led by top-tier scientists.

2. Effectiveness studies in real classrooms – in partnership with teachers, through our testbed initiatives, participatory methods, and ongoing product testing.

With our network of educators and researchers, you can access everything from early-stage, teacher-informed design feedback to experimental evidence of impact. Each project is bespoke; we co-design the study and pricing based on your company’s maturity and the key questions you need answered.

Not always. Many of our studies are funded by philanthropic foundations, impact investors, or public research council grants. Increasingly, we use a subsidy model where costs are shared: your company contributes a portion, and external funders cover the rest. In some cases, especially with larger companies, the company covers the costs.

Our Centre can also offer subsidies, though these are typically reserved for companies in under-resourced contexts. In short: if you’re an early-stage founder, we’ll work with you to find a funding pathway that makes rigorous research possible without blocking your growth.

Whatever the funding model, our commitment is the same: integrity and the highest research standards. All findings—positive, negative, or neutral—are shared openly. We aim to produce studies we can be proud of, research that is publishable in top-ranked journals and valued by the global academic community.

No, we don’t “mark our own homework.” Instead, we prepare companies for certification. For example, with ESSA certifications, the final awards come from independent bodies such as Instructure or LXD. We ensure your studies and reports meet the highest quality standards, with our researchers including WWC-certified reviewers who understand and apply the What Works Clearinghouse guidelines and ESSA evidence tiers.

The same applies to EduEvidence certifications: we design and run the studies, produce compliant reports, and then support you in submitting them. To date, 100% of the reports we’ve produced have successfully passed certification.