The CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship aims to empower edtech startups that are developing tools to improve learning outcomes and expedite access to inclusive, high-quality education.
Accepted startups in our accelerator program receive various benefits, including equity-free funding, mentorship, and access to investor networks.
This article will guide you through the application process, providing step-by-step instructions.
CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship Summary
- Host: MasterCard | CcHub
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $100k Funding
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 17, 2024
CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship Details:
CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship have several testimony for past winners
The program’s structured approach to scaling our educational technology startup was exactly what we needed.
From refining our business strategy to perfecting our pitch, the accelerator provided us with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the competitive edtech space.
Eligibility Requirements for CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship
To be considered for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship, you must:
- 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
- Inclusive Teams
Benefits of the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship 2024
Startups that make it into our accelerator programme enjoy the following benefits.
Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator programme
Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
Startups, through this programme would be exposed to investors to help scale their products
Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.
Sponsor for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.
We are an innovation centre dedicated to accelerating the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity
How to Apply for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship (Step by Step)
Applications for the CcHub Mastercard Edutech Fellowship 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.
Deadline: February 17, 2024
