Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship for African Startups 2026

CcHUB in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is calling for applications for the 4th cohort of the EdTech Fellowship. The 18-month fellowship supports early-stage EdTech startups in Nigeria with structured support to strengthen solutions, improve implementation readiness, and expand reach, including equity-free funding for pilot implementation.

18-month structured support journey including 12 months of incubation with technical and implementation support, learning science and pedagogical guidance, user research, product development and testing in real contexts, plus equity-free funding for pilot implementation and strategic partnerships.

Applicants must be legally incorporated in Nigeria, with physical presence in the country, and be majority Nigerian-owned; must commit to piloting their solution during the fellowship.

Apply online via the official fellowship portal and submit a pilot plan; deadline 10 April 2026.