Written by Applications are open for Cohort IV of the CcHub–Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2026, an innovation acceleration initiative that supports early-stage education technology (EdTech) startups with up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support. This opportunity is ideal for founders building impactful, scalable technologies that improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education across Africa.
Organised by Co‑creation Hub (CcHUB) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, this fellowship targets ventures innovating for learners who are often underserved by mainstream educational technology — including learners with disabilities, refugees, rural communities, and girls and women.
What the Fellowship Offers
Selected EdTech startups will receive:
- $100,000 in equity-free funding
- 12-month incubation and acceleration support
- Mentorship from education and technology experts
- Technical guidance and product optimisation
- Ecosystem connections with investors and partners
- Strategic advice to strengthen growth and sustainability
This support is designed to help founders refine solutions, scale user impact, and prepare for long-term sustainability without giving up ownership of their companies.
Who Should Apply
This fellowship is open to EdTech startups that:
- Are focused on improving learning outcomes and access to quality education
- Are early-stage with a working product or prototype
- Have a solution that can scale and solve real challenges in education delivery
- Are prepared to commit to a 12-month accelerator journey and engagement with mentors and partners
Startups building solutions for underserved learner groups — such as people with disabilities, rural learners, displaced populations, or girls and women — are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
- Deadline: Applications close on 10 April 2026
- Programme Duration: 12 months of structured acceleration and support.
How to Apply
Interested founders can submit their applications via the official programme portal:
https://futureoflearning.cchub.africa/cohort-4/
Make sure your submission includes all required materials and is complete before the deadline.