Twelve South African ed-tech startups have been selected for the third edition of the Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, a program designed to provide funding, mentorship, and other critical support to innovative education technology companies.
Founded in 2017, Injini, a UVU Africa Group member, is a registered non-profit dedicated to improving educational outcomes across Sub-Saharan Africa. As the only ed-tech specialized accelerator on the continent, Injini operates through research and tailored programs under the Injini Think Tank, aiming to enhance education quality, accessibility, and relevance in the region.
TechMoonshot previously reported that Injini partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in 2023 to launch the EdTech Fellowship, focused on supporting South African ed-tech startups. The initiative offers direct grant funding, product evaluation, skill development, coaching, mentorship, market research, and access to networks.
Meet the Third Cohort of EdTech Fellows
After a rigorous selection process, Injini has chosen 12 promising startups for its latest cohort:
- EduFeArn
- Edulution Learning
- Edutech Institute
- Huddle Education
- Keller Education
- Limu
- OLICO Maths Education
- OURS
- SchoolAdvisor
- Thuma Mina Teaching
- TechWays
- Thooto
Like previous cohorts, the 2025 fellows will receive customized support focused on:
- Expanding market access to reach students at the bottom of the education pyramid
- Measuring impact effectively to demonstrate scalability and long-term value
- Strengthening business sustainability, including investment readiness
“We believe that ed-tech, when used in impactful ways, can democratize education, enabling learners to access meaningful and relevant learning opportunities,” said Krista Davidson, Executive Director of Injini. “When selecting this cohort, we prioritized the most urgent needs of South Africa’s education system, such as teacher training, infrastructure deficits, and access to relevant and quality education.”
By equipping South African ed-tech startups with essential resources and expertise, the Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education innovation in Africa.
