Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Lands in Egypt.

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Egypt 2024 12 Fellows.

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has expanded to Egypt following earlier programs in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Launched in 2019, the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program that supports promising African ed-tech ventures. It provides critical business, financial, and educational support to help ed-tech companies scale, achieve sustainability, and increase impact.

The fellowship has already supported dozens of companies in countries like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, and has now expanded to Egypt in partnership with EdVentures, the investment arm of Nahdet Misr Group and a leading ed-tech venture capital firm in the MENA region.

Mastercard Foundation Egypt Edtech Cohort.

Twelve startups have been chosen for the initial eight-month program, which includes specialized training, mentorship, workshops, networking, and access to courses. Each startup will receive US$60,000 in equity-free funding. Over the next three years, the fellowship will support a total of 36 ed-tech startups, driving positive change in the education sector.

“We are honored to collaborate with Mastercard Foundation, a testament to our impact in Egypt’s ed-tech sector,” said Dalia Ibrahim, founder and CEO of EdVentures. “This collaboration is pivotal for the ed-tech industry, aligning with our mission to foster innovation and empower young entrepreneurs. Together, we will continue to shape a robust ed-tech ecosystem in Egypt, redefining learning experiences. We eagerly anticipate the forthcoming cycles, each contributing to our shared vision of a brighter future for education.”

The inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship cohort includes:

StartupDescription
5 QuartersA dental student learning application
ArmstrongAn interactive STEM e-learning platform
Business بالعربيAn Arabic self-development and business skills podcast
Career 180Career development and job placement solutions for youth
Deaf GainConsulting services for the deaf and hard of hearing
FedneeA platform for networking, career development, mentoring, and collaboration
iSchoolTeaching AI and coding for kids ages 6-17
Mharet TeflA speech therapy program for children
Nafham by TayroAn online learning application
OTO CoursesOnline one-on-one English and other courses
Science StreetPromoting science literacy
Bayt AlkhyataFostering social development for women and their communities
Mastercard Egypt Edtech Inaugural Cohort list.

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