Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship ($60,000 equity-free funding)

Deadline: 30th January, 2026

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.

Benefits

• Mentorship Network – Specialized support from sector experts aligned with the unique challenges and opportunities of your startup
• Accelerated Growth & Impact – Benefit from a structured curriculum designed to accelerate the growth and development of EdTech start-ups, and impact more lives
• Market Access – Valuable opportunities to showcase your solutions to key stakeholders, expanding your reach and impact in the education sector
• Funding Opportunities – Receive $60,000 equity-free funding and access other funding opportunities to fuel the growth and sustainability of your business

Eligibility

• 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.

For more information and application.