The UK and Ghana have deepened collaboration in education through the UK-Ghana EdTech Trade Mission to BETT 2026 in London, the world’s largest education technology exhibition.
The Trade Mission brought together a Ghanaian delegation comprising representatives from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), private universities and schools and EdTech companies, alongside key UK education technology stakeholders.
Facilitated by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT), delegates participated in targeted meetings and networking across the exhibition, including engagements at the GREAT (UK) Pavilion and a private networking event.
The interactions enabled direct engagement with UK education technology companies offering market-ready solutions across digital learning, teacher support, data systems and skills development.
The Trade Mission focused on identifying potential partners, investment and funding opportunities, and exploring collaboration models that can deliver impact at both institutional and system levels.
Discussions highlighted innovations capable of supporting inclusive access to education, strengthening delivery, and aligning learning outcomes with workforce needs.
Delegation
UK representatives welcomed Ghana’s delegation and reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s education ambitions through collaboration with UK EdTech companies, knowledge exchange, and trade and investment partnerships that translate innovation into measurable learning outcomes.
Speaking about the Trade Mission, the Deputy Country Director of the Department for Business and Trade, Jo Ann Sackey, said: “This Trade Mission’s engagements have reinforced the strength of the UK-Ghana modern partnership, especially in education.
By connecting Ghana’s education leadership and private sector with UK EdTech expertise, we are supporting practical partnerships that can deliver inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education reform.”
In parallel with the Trade Mission, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, took part in several high-level engagements during the week, including the Generative AI Summit hosted by the UK Department for Education and the BETT Ministerial Symposium.
Visit
During his visit to BETT, the minister also toured the UK Pavilion to gain firsthand insight into cutting-edge educational technologies showcased by UK providers.
Collectively, a statement issued in Accra said his presence and engagements enabled deeper discussions on education reform priorities and the global trends shaping the future of learning.
Post-engagement activities will continue to explore next steps, including partnership frameworks, commercial linkages, and innovation exchanges aligned with Ghana’s national education goals.
