We partner with educational institutions, researchers, and innovators to create digital products and experiences that advance learning, support communities, and bring new ideas to life.
Experience across education
From universities and research departments to EdTech innovators and student-focused organizations, we work alongside teams creating new opportunities for learning, discovery, and connection. Whether supporting an existing institution or helping bring an emerging idea to life, we provide the expertise to turn ambitious concepts into meaningful digital experiences.
K-12 Education
EdTech & Learning Platforms
Student Services
Professional Associations
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programs& MoreK-12 EducationEdTech & Learning PlatformsStudent ServicesProfessional AssociationsInnovation & Entrepreneurship Programs& MoreFrom research-led innovation to student wellbeing and institutional experiences, we collaborate with education organizations to turn ideas into meaningful digital products. Our work combines technical expertise with the knowledge of researchers, educators, and the communities they serve.
University of British Columbia
Working alongside UBC researchers, professors, and students, Speer helped bring a Type 1 Diabetes peer support platform to life. The digital experience connects individuals living with T1D, creating opportunities to share experiences, build supportive relationships, and access a community that understands their journey.
Southwestern University
Supporting more intuitive digital experiences that help students and university communities navigate information, discover resources, and engage with institutional services increasing registration and positioning South Western as a leader among its peers.
Stanislaus County School District
Developing a digital mental wellness platform that helps students better understand their emotions and wellbeing while giving parents and educators insights to support healthier, more connected classroom environments.
We bring product strategy, design, engineering, and emerging technology expertise into educational environments to help institutions turn ideas into impactful experiences. From developing digital platforms and supporting academic research to hosting workshops and hands-on learning opportunities, we help bridge the gap between education and technology.
Design and modernize institution websites, admissions, registration, athletics, and departmental platforms, connecting institutional systems through seamless integrations.
Augment academic and research teams with design, product, and engineering expertise to turn innovative ideas into functional digital solutions.
Create intuitive digital products that support learning, student wellbeing, engagement, and the everyday needs of educators and institutions.
Engage students, professors, and educators through hands-on workshops, hackathons, and events focused on technology, AI, design, and innovation.
Connect learning management systems, student information systems, authentication, registration, payments, and other institutional technologies into unified digital experiences.
Leverage AI, analytics, and automation to improve student experiences, support academic research, and streamline institutional operations.
Create inclusive, accessible experiences through user research, collaborative design, usability testing, and engagement with diverse education communities.
Our commitment to education goes beyond the technology we create. We actively connect with students, institutions, and innovation communities to share knowledge, create opportunities, and help emerging talent gain meaningful experience in the technology industry.
Through internships and work-integrated learning opportunities, we partner with post-secondary institutions to give students hands-on experience working alongside our product, design, and engineering teams. We’re always open to connecting with institutions interested in creating new opportunities for their students.
Partner with Speer
Through Catalyst, we bring students, post-secondary institutions, industry partners, and technology leaders together to build, compete, and explore what is possible.
Explore CatalystOur involvement in education is strengthened by our connections across the broader technology community. Through organizations and innovation ecosystems including DMZ, OneEleven, Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), and MaRS, we stay connected to emerging talent, founders, technologies, and ideas.
We believe great technology is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating lasting impact. We work directly alongside your team, combining technical expertise with a hands-on approach to create solutions that support your institution and the communities you serve.
We become an extension of your team, working collaboratively with educators, researchers, and institutional leaders. Through clear communication, shared ownership, and ongoing support, we build partnerships that extend beyond launch.
We create intuitive, accessible digital experiences that simplify complex journeys for students, educators, and administrators. Through research and co-design, we ensure solutions reflect the needs of the people using them.
We bring ambitious ideas to life through scalable platforms, modern engineering, and emerging technologies. From institutional websites to research-driven products, we build solutions designed to evolve with your organization.
We connect the systems your institution already relies on, from student information and learning management systems to registration, authentication, and payment platforms, creating more seamless digital experiences.
Answers to common questions about how we partner with universities, school districts and EdTech companies, from integrations to accessibility.
Still have questions?
Let’s ConnectYes. Speer builds student and educator apps, institutional websites and research-driven products for universities, colleges and K-12 districts. Partners include the University of British Columbia, Southwestern University and Stanislaus County School District in California.
Whether you’re rethinking the student experience, modernizing an institutional platform, connecting complex systems, or exploring how emerging technology can better serve your community, we can help turn the opportunity into something real.
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