HERO

UNIRANKS - HERO (Higher Education Regulatory OpenLab)

First Ever Global Certification for Higher Education Regulatory Sandboxes

UNIRANKS offers a pioneering service to set up and certify higher education regulatory sandboxes, empowering governments and universities to test, innovate, and advance education safely within structured regulatory environments.

Launching 2026 – Global Network, Local Impact

A regulatory sandbox in higher education is a controlled space where institutions can trial new models, technologies, and policies like digital pedagogy, alternative credentialing, and industry-driven curriculum with reduced regulations and minimal risk to the regulator, the university and the investor.

Services Offered

• Sandbox Setup and Management
  UNIRANKS designs tailored sandbox frameworks, engages stakeholders, and builds expert teams to guide implementation. Full support is offered from concept to launch.

• Global Certification
  Participating governments and institutions can achieve official certification, signifying quality and innovation. Certification is renewed annually based on sandbox outcomes.

• Professional Development
  Through HELIX, UNIRANKS provides training for regulators and institutions, ensuring effective sandbox management and continual improvement.

• Monitoring and Reporting
  UNIRANKS guides data collection, supervises innovation trials, validates impact, and publishes transparent reports helping shape better policy.

• Custom Consulting and Analytics
  Bespoke services include impact analysis, branding, and global benchmarking to promote successful projects and attract investment.

• Risk-Controlled Innovation
  Institutions pilot new ideas within safe, controlled boundaries, accelerating progress without compromising standards.

• Evidence-Based Policy
  Sandbox trials generate real-world data, supporting smarter, forward-looking policymaking.

• Global Competitiveness
  Participating universities and countries earn prestige with UNIRANKS the world’s largest university rankings and attract students as future-oriented leaders.

• Discovery and Readiness Assessment

• Bespoke framework design and stakeholder engagement

• Team establishment

• Professional development rollout

• Pilot execution, supervision, and impact tracking

• Certification awarding, policy feedback, and international benchmarking

UNIRANKS is the global leader in higher education sandbox certification, providing structured innovation support, active stakeholder collaboration, transparent reporting, and international recognition.

Contact UNIRANKS to launch a certified regulatory sandbox and lead education innovation.