WeTech

What WeTech does

WeTech is a consortium of dedicated partners led by the Institute of International Education (IIE) that designs and supports a series of innovative international education activities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the consortium operates within IIE's broader operational framework, which has managed international education exchange programs since 1919 across more than 180 countries with over 27,000 annual participants. The portfolio leveraged by the consortium spans scholarship programs (Fulbright across five sub-programs, IIE Odyssey, Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, IIE Scholar Rescue Fund), digital platforms (IIE Passport study abroad search, Intensive English USA, FundingUSStudy.org scholarships database), and operational services (IIE Pay electronic payment distribution via Zelle and Bank of America, GRANTAX tax preparation via Sprintax, J-1 visa sponsorship, EducationUSA advising). Technology infrastructure includes online application platforms, SEVIS visa sponsorship management, electronic payment systems, and a Data Subject Request Portal supporting GDPR and CCPA-style privacy rights.

The consortium's business model is not-for-profit, with revenue derived primarily from sponsoring organizations (U.S. Department of State, corporations, foundations, international governments) that fund program administration on a managed-services basis, supplemented by charitable donations and four-star Charity Navigator-rated fundraising. WeTech does not directly charge participants; program costs are covered through scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led, leveraging seven regional offices (New York HQ, Budapest, Cairo, Addis Ababa, New Delhi, Bangkok, Washington DC), the IIE Network of member institutions, EducationUSA's 400+ advising centers in 170+ countries, alumni ambassador programs (Gilman Alumni Ambassadors, Fulbright chapters, Humphrey fellows, IVLP alumni), and digital channels including the iie.org platform, social media (42K+ Twitter followers), the Impact Newsletter, and the Alumni Webinar & Speaker Series. Primary customer segments are students (U.S. and international), scholars and academics, professionals, government sponsors, and educational institutions.

Name

WeTech

Legal name

Institute of International Education, Inc.

Website

https://iie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WeTech is a consortium of dedicated partners led by the Institute of International Education (IIE) that designs and supports innovative international education activities. Founded in 2013, it leverages IIE's century-old operational infrastructure spanning 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Program Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Short-Term Academic Program Providers (Multi-Discipline) (EDAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International & Comparative Education Policy Organizations (EDADADAL), Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity) (EDAIAKAG)

Keywords

• International education programs
• Education innovation consortium
• Technology partnership programs
• Education exchange initiatives
• Consortium-led programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Administration Services: IIE receives funding from sponsoring organizations (U.S. government, corporations, foundations, international governments) to administer international education exchange programs. IIE acts as a data processor for sponsors who act as data controllers.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a not-for-profit organization established in 1919, IIE receives charitable donations to support scholarships and program operations. IIE is recognized as a four-star Charity Navigator organization.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WeTech is a consortium of dedicated partners led by the Institute of International Education (IIE) that designs and supports a series of innovative activities in the international education space. As a for-profit entity operating under IIE's leadership, WeTech coordinates partner organizations to develop and deliver programs that complement IIE's broader mission of facilitating international educational exchanges.

Product overview

IIE (Institute of International Education) is a global not-for-profit organization established in 1919 that facilitates international education exchanges and administers over 200 programs with participants from more than 180 countries. The organization offers a portfolio of scholarship programs including the Fulbright Program, IIE Odyssey Scholarship, and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, alongside student search platforms like IIE Passport, Intensive English USA, and the FundingUSStudy.org database. IIE provides operational services including GRANTAX participant tax preparation services and IIE Pay electronic payment distribution via Zelle and Bank of America. The organization also publishes educational guides including A Student Guide to Study Abroad, A Parent Guide to Study Abroad, and Preparing to Study in the USA, and operates initiatives such as Generation Study Abroad and the Scholar Rescue Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Generation Study Abroad: IIE's initiative to double the number of U.S. students who go abroad by the end of the decade.
• American Passport Project
• GRANTAX
• IIE Pay (IIePAY)
• IIE Scholar Rescue Fund
• Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Products and services

• Innovative Education Activities

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ displaced students received comprehensive Odyssey Scholarships from 22 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government sponsor for multiple IIE programs including the Fulbright Program, Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship, and J-1 visa exchange visitor sponsorship. IIE is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State's J-1 nonimmigrant visa program.
• SprintaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tax filing solution partner for nonresident international students and scholars. Sprintax provides Form 1040NR preparation, ITIN application assistance, and state tax filing through a dedicated IIE account. IIE covers the cost for eligible participants.
• Bank of AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationBanking partner for IIE Pay electronic payment system. Bank of America processes payments through Zelle network for IIE program participants receiving disbursements to U.S. bank accounts.
• EducationUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Department of State network of over 400 international student advising centers in more than 170 countries. IIE supports the network that promotes U.S. higher education to students worldwide.
• Fulbright AssociationmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlumni association with thousands of individual, organizational, and university members that promotes lifelong learning, collaborative networking, and service for Fulbright program alumni.
• International Exchange AlumnimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDynamic networking website for past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, enabling alumni to build on exchange experience.
• Generation Study AbroadflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIE's initiative to double the number of U.S. students who study abroad by the end of the decade. Includes resources for educators, best practices awards, and campus engagement programs.
• Center for International PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIE's center advancing strategic partnerships worldwide through programs, services, and initiatives that faculty, administrators, and scholars can participate in.
• IIEPassportcoreTechnology or IntegrationU.S. study abroad program search tool for students to search thousands of programs, read study abroad guides, and connect with scholarship opportunities.
• Intensive English USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline database for international students to find and apply to English language study opportunities in the United States.
• Scholarships for International Students (FundingUSStudy.org)coreTechnology or IntegrationExtensive database of scholarships, fellowships, and grants for international students seeking to study in the U.S., organized and maintained by IIE.
• Global Professional Search (GPS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree online job-matching service for candidates with global competencies (overseas experience, foreign language, industry expertise). IIE has partnered with GPS to serve alumni career needs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WeTech_Global
• YouTubeyoutube.com/iieglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/womenenhancingtechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wetech-
• Instagraminstagram.com/iieglobal

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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