CcHub and Mastercard Foundation have joined forces to empower ed-tech startups dedicated to developing tools that improve learning outcomes and facilitate equitable access to high-quality education for Africa’s next generation. Startups selected for our accelerator program receive the following benefits:
- Equity-Free Funding: Qualified startups receive $100k in equity-free funding throughout the accelerator program.
- Support & Mentoring: Access to multidisciplinary experts for guidance in design, product development, and tech optimization.
- Investor Network: Exposure to a network of investors to facilitate the scaling of their products.
- Additional Support & Mentoring: Ongoing access to our team of experts for continuous support in design, product refinement, and tech optimization.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Africa-Focused and Incorporated in Nigeria: Startups must have a primary focus on Africa and be legally incorporated in Nigeria.
- Solution Alignment: Startups should be developing solutions addressing challenges in K-12, tertiary education, and vocational skills training.
- EdTech Solution Requirements:
- The EdTech solution must demonstrate verifiable users aligned with our accelerator’s focus areas: education access, student learning, school management, and teacher/trainer effectiveness.
- Inclusive Teams:
- Applicants are encouraged to have a well-balanced team, all sharing a passion for education.
- Female founders of EdTech solution companies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
Application Review Process:
Stage 1:
- Interested innovators are invited to submit their applications below.
- EdTech solutions will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Problem/Solution Fit
- Founder Potential
- Business Model Fit
- Traction
Stage 2:
- Selected EdTech solutions from the first stage will undergo further evaluation based on the following criteria:
- Scalability
- Long-term Plan/Vision
- Competitive Advantage
- Team Potential
Stage 3:
- The final stage involves interviews with applicants who have successfully passed the assessment stage.
- A final selection will be made, contingent upon successful due diligence.
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