CcHub/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2024

CcHub Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program
CcHub Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program

CcHub/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2024. CcHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower ed-tech startups that are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation.

The program provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with a network of experienced professionals with the same goal: to drive innovation in the ed-tech sector. They will provide hands-on mentorship and resources to help you get your startup to the next level.

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Benefits of CcHub/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program

Startups that make it into the accelerator program enjoy the following benefits:

  • Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity-free funding throughout the accelerator program.
  • Startups, through this program, would be exposed to investors to help scale their products.
  • Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.

Requirements for CcHub/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program

  • Startups must be Africa-focused and incorporated in Nigeria.
  • They should be building solutions that address challenges across K-12, tertiary education, and vocational skills training.
  • Your Edtech Solution must possess these two qualities:
    • EdTech Solution Based
      • Must have verifiable users aligned with the 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

Application Deadline

February 17, 2024

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How to Apply for CcHub/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program.

Interested and qualified? Go to Co-Creation Hub on form.typeform.com to apply

Applications will be reviewed in three stages:

Stage 1: Interested innovators are to apply below. In this stage, the Edtech solutions will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Problem/Solution Fit
  • Founder Potential
  • Business Model Fit
  • Traction

Stage 2: Selected EdTech solutions from the first stage will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Scalability
  • Long-term
  • Plan/Vision
  • Competitive Advantage
  • Team Potential

Stage 3: The final stage will be an interview with applicants who have successfully gone through the assessment stage. A final selection will then be made, subject to due diligence

For more details, visit the CcHub website.

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