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Macat is an innovative UK-based start-up dedicated to assessing and enhancing critical thinking skills. Central to Macat’s approach is its unique definition of "critical thinking," which encompasses the essential component skills of problem-solving, analysis, creative thinking, interpretation, evaluation, and reasoning (PACIER). These skills are fundamental to effective learning, professional success, and informed decision-making in today’s complex world.

With over a decade of intensive research and a substantial investment of $30 million, Macat is well-positioned to emerge as a key player in the global market for skills assessment and development. This market holds enormous potential, with Macat’s solutions expected to positively impact up to one billion people worldwide. The stakes are high: failing to bridge skills gaps could lead to a $30 trillion deficit in global GDP by 2030.

To address this, Macat has embarked on a strategic joint research project with the OECD. This collaboration aims to create a standardized assessment of creativity and critical thinking for higher education worldwide. Macat’s framework and products, including the PACIER Assessment, PACIER Library, and PACIER Masterclass, operate on a "test, teach, and track" model, supported by a world-class board and highly skilled management team to confront the global skills crisis effectively.