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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION EDTECH FELLOWSHIP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDVENTURES

Description

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, in partnership with EdVentures, aims to revolutionize the MENA EdTech sector. Focused on digital innovation, inclusivity, and youth empowerment, this program is set to drive sustainable growth and employment, aligning with the strategic visions of both organizations to impact education profoundly.

The  fellowship empowers diverse Growth Stage EdTech start-ups to scale their businesses and increase access to technology enabled learning with a specific focus on women and young people.

  • Duration: 7-8 months

  • Open to founders of African origin or residing in Africa (based in Egypt).

  • Focused on Growth StageEdTech Startups.

  • Free equity participation. 

  • Specifically empowering youth and women (18 – 35) entrepreneurs.

  • Accelerating EdTech startups to scale within the 7-month timeframe.

  • Aimed at educating Egyptian society with an African focus.

  • Equity-free acceleration program by EdVentures.

Fellowship Benefits

  • Mentorship Opportunities

  • Knowledge-sharing workshops with experts

  • Training Sessions

  • Access to courses including science of learning

  • Networking Events

  • Equity-free grant of up to $60,000

The benefits provided throughout the program are tailor-made for Edtech startups hammering down on the pain points and biggest challenges faced by successful Edtech startups.

Who can apply?

  • EdTech Startups incorporated inEgypt.

  • Startups actively working to grow their own business in the EdTech sector.

  • Startups should have existed for at least 3 years.

  • Growth-stage EdTech companies with Market Viable Product (MVP) and post revenue.

  • Market-ready and scalable EdTech solutions.

Deadline

April 30th, 2024

Find application form here