Application Deadline: February 3rd, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 ihub-Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
ihub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower edtech startups who are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation. Startups that make it into our accelerator programme enjoy the following benefits.
Eligibility Requirements
Startups must be Africa focused and incorporated in Kenya. They should be building solutions that address challenges across K-12, tertiary education and vocational skills training.
Your Edtech Solution must posses these two qualities
EdTech Solution Based
Must have verifiable users aligned with our accelerator’s focus: education access, student learning, school management, and teacher/trainer effectiveness.
Inclusive Teams
Applicants should have a balanced team, passionate about education. Female founders of EdTech solution companies are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Equity Free Funding
Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator programme
Support & Mentoring
Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
Investor Network
Startups, through this programme would be exposed to investors to help scale their products
Discount & Deals
Startup through this programme can enjoy special deals from tools and service providers we have partnered.
Marketing Strategy
Our team of experts will help startups align their market strategy to enable them hit PMF
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the ihub-Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
