Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2
Brief Description
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2. Implemented by Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, this initiative supports high-impact, growth-stage EdTech enterprises aiming to expand digital learning access. If you operate an active digital learning business, this program offers catalytic funding alongside extensive business guidance to strengthen your enterprise. Selected participants receive a milestone-based, equity-free grant and join a 12-month program covering tailored business support, weekly coaching, learning science, inclusive product design, and investor readiness. Ventures also access up to 24 months of post-acceleration support focused on long-term sustainability, market expansion, and fundraising.
Name of Host Institution
Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be locally founded and locally led, with leadership and decision-making rooted in Uganda.
- Operate at the Early Revenue, Growth, or Scaling stage (pre-revenue and idea-stage ventures are not eligible).
- Deliver an inclusive learning solution that targets underserved learners, such as youth, young girls, persons with disabilities, refugees, or rural/low-connectivity communities.
- Operate in Uganda, with the majority of learners or users based in the country.
- Maintain an active EdTech platform where core learning takes place (ventures relying solely on in-person or classroom models are ineligible).
Required Application Materials
- Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent legal registration document).
- Pitch deck detailing your business strategy and impact.
- Gender, Safeguarding, or Child Protection Policy (if available).
- Product Demo Video demonstrating how your software or platform functions (maximum 5 minutes long, shared via a Google Drive, Vimeo, or YouTube link with public viewing permission).
Benefits
Fellows access catalytic milestone-based financial support, a structured curriculum, one-on-one mentorship, learning science expertise, investor readiness advisory, and up to 24 months of post-acceleration support to ensure long-term market growth.
Deadline
November 26, 2026
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