QS Reimagine Education Award Winners 2025

Reflecting on the 12 year-long journey, QS President Nunzio Quacquarelli said, “The community of Reimaginers we have fostered for the past decade is a testament to the enduring spirit of educational innovation. This initiative, co-founded with my colleague and mentor, Professor Jerry Wind of The Wharton School, has evolved into a formidable global movement. Our awards have cast a spotlight on projects that, with recognition, have secured funding and achieved growth. Each year, the conference sparks new collaborations and uncovers new partnership opportunities. I wish to thank you our host sponsor, the American University of the Middle East, for their valued support of this extraordinary gathering of innovators.”

Attracting over 1650 innovative submissions across 21 award categories, this year's awards stand out not only for its record-breaking number of entries but also for their quality and diversity. The submissions were meticulously evaluated by a panel of 1344 international judges, and a Grand Jury consisting of 50+ global experts, showcasing the global appeal and prestige of the Reimagine Education Awards.

Global EdTech Award winner: Lab4U

In a significant achievement, Lab4U won the Global EdTech Award, proudly sponsored by AWS. This accolade includes a prize of US$25,000 in AWS Cloud credits. Lab4U is transforming science education by converting everyday smartphones and tablets into powerful, hands-on laboratory tools. Through a suite of mobile sensor-based experiments across physics, chemistry and biology, the platform enables students to learn through inquiry, experimentation and real-world problem-solving, regardless of their school’s access to traditional laboratory facilities. With AI-driven personalisation, Lab4U tailors practical investigations to each learner’s needs and pace, making high-quality STEM education more accessible, engaging and equitable. By reimagining what is possible in the science classroom, Lab4U empowers every student to experience the joy and rigour of doing science, anywhere, at any time.

Komal Dadlani, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lab4U, expressed her excitement upon receiving the award, stating: “Winning this global award reinforces our commitment to reimagining STEM education for the future. At Lab4U, we are entering a new chapter, where AI personalises our hands-on mobile sensor labs for every student, aligned with real-world STEM careers. Whether it’s a future scientist, technician, or engineer, we are giving each learner the opportunity to experiment, explore, and build the skills needed for a rapidly changing world. In the age of AI, we are shifting the paradigm of how we learn, pushing the art of the possible in science education, grounded in equity and powered by AI, pushing the limits of AI for education with new experiential tools and experiments for every student, anywhere, at any time.”

Global Education Award winner: ASU SolarSpell Initiative

ASU SolarSPELL won the prestigious Global Education Award, proudly sponsored by QS. This recognition includes a cash prize of US$25,000. Arizona State University’s SolarSPELL Initiative was recognised for its groundbreaking work delivering solar-powered, offline digital libraries that bring high-quality, localised educational resources to learners without reliable internet or electricity. Combining rugged, ultra-portable technology with a human-centred, train-the-trainer model, SolarSPELL equips teachers, students, community leaders, healthcare workers and farmers with both vital information and the digital literacy skills needed to navigate an increasingly online world. To date, more than 600 libraries have been deployed across 15 countries, reaching over 441,000 learners and demonstrating measurable improvements in research skills, academic performance, and professional practice. By making information accessible in even the most resource-constrained environments, and by empowering local champions to lead sustainable adoption, SolarSPELL is redefining what inclusive, equitable access to digital learning can look like.

Laura Hosman, Co-Founder and Co-Director of the ASU SolarSPELL Initiative, expressed great enthusiasm upon receiving the award, stating: “We are overjoyed to be acknowledged with such prestigious recognition. This accolade affirms the power of our mission: that every learner, no matter how remote their community or how limited their connectivity, deserves access to high-quality information and the skills to use it. Receiving the Global Education Award and the Gold Award in Access, Diversity & Inclusion is a powerful validation of the dedication of our team, our partners, and the local educators and community leaders who champion SolarSPELL around the world. This recognition strengthens our resolve to continue expanding opportunity, empowering learners, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age.”