Application Deadline: February 17, 2024 | Future of Learning CcHub-Mastercard Foundation Edtech Accelerator Programme Cohort II for edtech startups.
In order to support edtech companies that are developing solutions that improve learning outcomes and hasten the next generation of Africans’ access to fair and high-quality education, CcHub Co-creation hub and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered.
Eligibility Requirements
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 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
Startups that make it into the accelerator programme enjoy the following benefits.
#1 Equity Free Funding
Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator programme
#2 Support & Mentoring
Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
#3 Investor Network
Startups, through this programme, would be exposed to investors to help scale their product
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed in 3 stages
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
Selected EdTech solutions from the first stage will be assessed based on the following criteria
- Scalability
- Long-term
- Plan/Vision
- Competitive Advantage
- Team Potential
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 Information, Visit the CcHub-Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship Program website
CcHub Mastercard Foundation: Edtech Accelerator Programme Cohort II
