The HundrED Global Collection selects its top innovations from over 3,000 submissions, evaluated meticulously by an academy of 245 international education experts. This year’s selection process involved a rigorous 4,135 reviews, culminating in the final selection of 100 outstanding innovations for 2025. GraphoGame’s inclusion underscores its international reputation as a scalable, impactful solution for improving literacy.
“Being selected for the HundrED Global Collection is a powerful endorsement of our mission to make literacy education accessible and engaging for children worldwide,” said Mervi Palander, founder of GraphoGame. “This recognition by HundrED highlights both the impact GraphoGame is making and its potential for continued growth in global classrooms.”
“The HundrED Global Collection 2025 recognition marks an important milestone for GraphoGame, reinforcing its dedication to educational excellence and scaling its impact on even more children worldwide. Their rigorous review methods are truly appreciated as they provide an important validation point for our chosen direction.”
“GraphoGame presents a transformative Learning experience with an improved focus on the literacy competency of children. It is backed with extensive research, and has analysed different aspects of learning from neuroscience to psychology.”
– HundrED Academy member
GraphoGame uses a gamified approach grounded in over 20 years of academic research to support literacy development. Available in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Finnish, the app has already reached over 8 million downloads and is actively used as a teaching resource in schools worldwide.
Its impact has been acknowledged through significant awards, including UNESCO’s King Sejong Literacy Prize and the International Conference on Educational Innovation and Excellence (ICEIE) award, further validating GraphoGame as an evidence-based solution that supports effective literacy education for young learners.
“GraphoGame’s language support and partnerships with governments and NGOs drive widespread adoption. Available on multiple platforms, it ensures accessibility and adaptability across diverse contexts.”
– HundrED Academy member
See more on GraphoGame at the HundrED Global Collection website.
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