Creative Education Export
The Georgia Education Services Export Program is designed for education and training organisations from Georgia that want to expand internationally and export their learning solutions, programmes, and services. This programme combines practical training, mentoring, and a European study visit to help your organisation build global positioning, secure international partnerships, and achieve sustainable export growth.
This project is financed and supported by the European Union. This program is organized and implemented by Visionesti Institute (EST), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Georgia, and the Estonia Centre of International Development (ESTDEV).
Who Should Apply and Why
We welcome education and training organisations from Georgia that are ready to grow internationally.
Ideal participants include:
- Owners, founders, and CEOs seeking international positioning and export revenue.
- Academic directors, programme managers, and curriculum developers responsible for adapting education services for international markets.
- Marketing and communication managers managing international student recruitment, partnerships, websites, and educational materials.
- Project managers and EdTech leads aiming to build scalable digital delivery and collaboration models.
We encourage organisations to attend together with their core management and development team to ensure alignment, shared learning, and practical implementation.
Program Objectives
By participating, your organisation will:
- Build a clear international positioning for your education services.
- Develop a practical Education Export Business Plan.
- Learn how to find and secure international partners and clients.
- Understand European education export and collaboration models.
- Strengthen a commercial and sustainability-focused mindset.
- Gain inspiration from successful international education case studies.
Selection and Participation
A total of seven organisations will be selected for mentoring and the European study visit.
To qualify, participants must:
- Attend all three workshop days
- Submit a homework assignment in the form of an Education Export Plan
Additional participants from the same organisation may join the study visit but must cover their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
Program Overview
Three-Day Training Programme:
- 11.03.2026 – Online
- 16.03.2026 – Onsite
- 17.03.2026 – Onsite
Mentoring: Provided to 7 selected organisations
Selection Criteria for Mentoring and Study Visit:
- Full participation in all three training days
- Submission of an approved Education Export Plan
STAGE I – Education Sector Training (3 Days)
Format:
- Day 1 – Online
- Days 2-3 – Onsite
Venue (Days 2-3):
University of Georgia
Merab Kostava St. 77A, Tbilisi 0171
Day 1 – Export Readiness and International Partnerships
📅 11.03.2026 | Online | 🕙 10:00–16:00
Session 1 – Export Readiness and Target Markets for Education Services
- Export readiness analysis
- Education market research
- Selection of priority EU target markets
Trainer: Anu-Mall Naarits
Session 2 – Finding International Education Clients and Partners Digitally
- Digital acquisition of international clients and partners
- LinkedIn strategies for schools, universities, ministries, and EdTech organisations
- AI tools for market research and opportunity identification
- Building an international lead pipeline
Practical Exercise: Identify five potential international clients or partners in a selected EU market
Trainer: Artem Daniliants
Day 2 – International Positioning and Credibility
📅 16.03.2026 | Onsite | 🕙 10:00-16:00
Session 1 – Value Proposition and Competitive Advantage in Education
- International positioning of services
- Competitive differentiation
- Scalability of education offerings
Trainer: Anu-Mall Naarits
Session 2 – Website, Learning Materials, and Trust-Building Content
- Optimising websites and educational materials for international audiences
- Building credibility with accreditations, pilot programmes, case studies, and testimonials
- Using AI tools to adapt content for different markets
Practical Exercise: Rewrite your main service or programme description for international audiences
Trainer: Artem Daniliants
Day 3 – Digital Delivery and Export Business Planning
📅 17.03.2026 | Onsite | 🕙 10:00–16:00
Session 1 – Digital Tools and Workflows for International Education Delivery
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) and collaboration tools
- AI-supported communication with learners and partners
- Managing long-term international partnerships
Practical Exercise: Map the ideal digital workflow for one international client or partner
Trainer: Artem Daniliants
Session 2 – Export Business Planning and ROI
- Business models for exporting education services
- Cost structure, pricing, and revenue streams
- ROI and impact measurement
- Sustainable international growth strategies
Trainer: Anu-Mall Naarits
STAGE II – Mentoring
First Mentoring Meeting: 25.03.2026 | 15:00–16:00
Education Export Mentoring Session: 31.03.2026 | 12:00–15:00
Selection Criterion: Submission of an approved Education Export Plan based on full participation in Stage I.
STAGE III – Study Visit in Europe
📅 9-12 September 2026 | 📍 Estonia and Finland
👥 Participants: 7 selected organisations
Additional participants from the same company may join the study visit but must cover their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
This program offers an exclusive opportunity for education and training organisations in Georgia to transform local expertise into internationally competitive education services.
We look forward to supporting your journey toward sustainable international growth and meaningful global partnerships.
Mentors – International Education, Innovation & Export Experts
Sigrid Laineveer
Expert in International Higher Education and University Export
Sigrid Laineveer is a senior international education professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education internationalisation and cross-border university development. Since 2007, her work has focused on developing Estonian Business School’s (EBS) activities in foreign markets, particularly Finland, and strengthening international academic and institutional partnerships.
She was a member of the founding team of the EBS Helsinki campus and served as Head of Campus from 2012 to 2025. In this role, she was responsible for strategic and operational management, cooperation with academic units, engagement with Finnish authorities, and representing EBS in Finland. Her expertise combines academic leadership, education export, and international stakeholder management.
In addition, Sigrid has been actively involved in fostering international business and education relations, including serving as Chair of the Board of the Finnish–Estonian Business Association. She has also coordinated Estonian universities’ academic programmes at the Shanghai World Expo in cooperation with ministries, universities, and international partners. As a mentor, she supports universities and education institutions in international market entry, partnership development, and sustainable international growth.
Anu-Mall Naarits
Mentor and trainer in International Development Projects, Innovation and Export Funding
Anu-Mall Naarits is an experienced international development and export programmes expert with over 20 years of experience as a trainer, mentor, and strategic advisor. She specialises in designing and implementing complex development programmes that support innovation, education export, and organisational growth.
Her international experience includes extensive work with EU programmes, USAID, UNDP, and other international donors. She has led and contributed to education, export, and innovation initiatives in Georgia, Ukraine, and across Europe, supporting higher education institutions and organisations in strengthening their international competitiveness.
Anu-Mall has been directly involved in securing and managing approximately EUR 1.6 million in international co-funding. As a mentor, she provides strategic guidance on funding mechanisms, partnership development, and project structuring, combining practical expertise with a deep understanding of international cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Agu Remmelg
Mentor and trainer in Innovation, Leadership and Digital Transformation
Agu Remmelg is a senior innovation and leadership expert with extensive international experience across the private sector, public sector, and international organisations. His career spans executive management, policy-level engagement, and innovation-driven business development.
He has served as Director at the European Innovation Academy and is the CEO of Coursy Technology, the largest corporate e-learning platform in the Baltics. His experience includes leading innovation and digital transformation initiatives in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as developing education and training services for international markets.
As a mentor, Agu focuses on strengthening leadership capacity within universities and education organisations, supporting innovation adoption, digital learning solutions, and building export readiness in rapidly evolving global environments.
Artem Daniliants
Mentor in International Growth Marketing and Education Export
Artem Daniliants is an international growth marketing and business development specialist with over 15 years of experience supporting organisations in international expansion. His core expertise lies in growth marketing, digital solutions, and go-to-market strategies for education and training providers.
Artem has worked as a trainer and consultant with educational organisations across Finland, the Nordic countries, Europe, and North America, helping institutions design and launch international education programmes. His background bridges marketing, technology, and education sector expansion.
As a mentor, Artem supports Georgian universities and education organisations in digital marketing, international sales strategy, service design, and technology-enabled growth, helping transform educational innovation into scalable global offerings.
Registration & Deadlines
Applications for the Georgia Education Services Export Program – Creative Education Export are now open.
🔗 Program Registration: https://forms.gle/FV5efSNesmaQrZEL8
Registration deadline for the program: 5 March, 2026 (23:59)
🔗 Info Day Registration: https://forms.gle/sYUUnmfVMBGkJAXo9
Registration deadline for the Info Day: 25 February, 2026 (18:00)