Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) has launched the fourth cohort of its Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, offering a combined $1.2 million in equity-free funding to Nigerian startups.
The program will select 12 early-stage companies to receive $100,000 each to accelerate the development of inclusive educational technology.
The Mastercard Foundation established the EdTech Fellowship in 2019 to bridge the educational divide in underserved African communities. CcHUB is the primary implementation partner in Nigeria, managing the selection and incubation of local startups.
This fourth cohort is targeted at building technology designed for environments with poor connectivity, disrupted school calendars, and marginalized student populations, including refugees and learners with disabilities.
“The EdTech Fellowship was established to expand access to technology-enabled education for underserved and marginalised communities” – Mastercard Foundation
The program is for startups building tools for learners which is often excluded from mainstream tech, such as rural communities, displaced persons, and young women.
Since its inception, the fellowship has supported 72 startups across the continent, reaching over 700,000 students.
Each of the 12 selected startups will receive $100,000 without relinquishing any company ownership to the foundations.
Beneficiaries will undergo twelve-months of extensive incubation program, aimed at providing technical assistance, mentorship, and access to a network of regional education partners.
The application window for Nigerian EdTech founders is currently open and will close on April 10, 2026.
