What is the name of your organization?
EduZen
What is the name of your solution?
EduZen
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
EduZen empowers students with AI-driven planning, mental welness support, and coaching to thrive academically and emotionally.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Tunis, Tunisia
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
Tunisia
What type of organization is your solution team?
For-profit, including B-Corp or similar models
Film your elevator pitch.
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What specific problem are you solving?
EduZen addresses the growing mental wellness crisis and productivity challenges faced by students in secondary and higher education. Many young people struggle with time management, stress, and academic pressure, often without access to appropriate mental health support or guidance. These challenges hinder academic performance, well-being, and long-term success.
In Tunisia, over 550,000 students face anxiety and workload-related stress (UNICEF, 2023). National statistics show 1.3 million students are enrolled in secondary and university education, many of whom lack access to effective support systems. In France, 40% of students experience severe anxiety or depression (Santé Publique France, 2022), and 25% report struggling with professional and academic pressure (INJEP, 2023).
On a global scale, 170 million students across Africa (World Bank) and 70 million in the MENA region (UNESCO) confront similar issues, with 40% reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression (WHO, 2023).
Factors contributing to this crisis include poor planning skills, limited access to mental health services, lack of personalized support, and growing academic competition. EduZen targets these root causes with an integrated solution that combines digital planning tools, AI-powered emotional support, and coaching—empowering students to regain control of their academic and emotional lives.
What is your solution?
EduZen is a hybrid mobile and web-based platform that helps students improve time management, mental well-being, and academic performance through smart digital tools. Designed for high school and university students, EduZen combines four core features into one seamless experience:
1. Planning & Task Management – Flexible scheduling tools and to-do lists help students organize their academic and personal lives efficiently. Tasks are synced across devices for real-time access.
2. AI-Powered Mental Health Support – “Zedbot,” our virtual companion, uses natural language processing (based on a custom DistilBERT model) to analyze chat inputs and emotional cues. It provides personalized suggestions to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.
3. In-App Coaching – Students can connect securely with certified coaches for personalized guidance on academic challenges, mental health, and personal development. Sessions are integrated within the app.
4. Gamified Rewards System – To keep students engaged and motivated, EduZen includes a point system. Users earn rewards by completing tasks and well-being activities, which can be redeemed for exclusive offers.
EduZen offers freemium, premium, and institutional subscription models. The platform is built using scalable cloud infrastructure and AI tools, making it accessible, secure, and adaptable across different regions and languages.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
EduZen is designed to serve secondary school and university students aged 15 to 29, particularly those facing academic pressure, mental health challenges, and disorganization in their daily lives. Our primary users are young learners in Tunisia and the broader MENA and African regions, with expansion plans targeting students in Europe as well. This population is often underserved in two critical ways: access to personalized mental health support and practical tools for managing academic responsibilities.
In many regions, mental health services in schools are limited, stigmatized, or financially inaccessible. Additionally, students are rarely taught how to manage time, plan tasks, or cope with academic and emotional pressure effectively. These gaps leave them overwhelmed, anxious, and vulnerable to academic failure or dropout.
EduZen addresses these needs by providing a digital all-in-one platform that empowers students to take control of their schedules, understand and regulate their emotions, and receive real-time support from coaches and an AI companion. By combining technology with human guidance, EduZen makes mental wellness and productivity support accessible, affordable, and non-stigmatizing. This not only improves academic outcomes but also builds students’ confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence—transforming their educational journey and future potential.
