Catalyzing Innovation, Transforming Education
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising, African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.
By fostering collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, this accelerator is dedicated to catalyzing positive change in education by equipping the next generation of learners with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Is Your Business Eligible?
- To be eligible for the program, startups, SMEs, and NGOs can apply if they meet the following criteria.
- Your business must be registered in Ghana and have been in operation for at least 3 years.
- Additionally, you should offer a tech or tech-enabled solution aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across K-12, tertiary education, and vocational skills training by addressing key challenges.
- Your business should be at the growth stage and have achieved product-market fit with active users or customers.
- Startups with diverse and experienced teams are encouraged to apply.
Inclusive solutions that target underserved communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Process
The application process consists of three stages starting with the application form. Successful applicants will then proceed to the following stages.
Stage 1
Fill out and submit the application form online before the deadline
Stage 2
Shortlisted companies will be invited for a virtual pitch and interview
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Stage 3
Final selection of startups onboarded into the program
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