Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program 2026 (Cohort IV) - $100,000 Equity-Free Funding for EdTech Startups
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.
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