Elicejus
- Year: 2025
- Award: WSA European Young Innovators
- Category: European Young Innovators
- Producer: Mantas Vičius, Mykolas Kalmatavičius, Doc. Dr. Vilija Dabrišienė
- Country: Lithuania
- URL: https://www.elicejus.lt/global
In Lithuania, over 30% of students fail national math exams because learning gaps are identified too late, assessments reward memorization over mastery, and teachers are overwhelmed with large classes and limited tools for personalization. This challenge reflects a global problem: education systems often measure what is easiest to test rather than what truly matters, reinforcing inequities that hold millions of students back. BBright addresses this by replacing outdated, one-size-fits-all assessments with adaptive psychometric diagnostics that pinpoint exactly where and why students struggle. By providing teachers, schools, and ministries with real-time insights, the platform helps prevent lost potential and advances progress toward SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Already used by over 35,000 students and 250 educators in Lithuania, BBright has demonstrated impact, enabling learners to achieve up to two grade levels higher in mastery while helping teachers cut up to 90% of planning and grading time.
Lithuania’s education context—where math exam results determine access to STEM careers and a severe shortage of engineering specialists threatens future economic growth—makes it a critical proving ground for globally relevant solutions. Despite cultural emphasis on academic achievement, teaching still relies on traditional methods, and an aging workforce lacks scalable tools for modernization. BBright directly responds to these realities with AI-powered, curriculum-aligned diagnostics that integrate seamlessly into the national system, delivering actionable feedback at scale. By tackling challenges that mirror those in countries worldwide—high-stakes exams, equity gaps, and urgent demand for STEM talent—BBright not only transforms outcomes locally but also provides a blueprint for modernizing education globally, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.