Co-creation Hub (CcHub) has announced the selection of 12 innovative Nigerian ed-tech startups to join the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
CcHub
CcHUB provides advisory support ranging from investment, marketing, learning science and product development.
It also has a strong track record of facilitating impact on the EdTech sector through various initiatives.
Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Programme
The foundation set out to launch a US$15 million ed-tech accelerator initiative in Kenya and Nigeria.
The fellowship provides industry support and funding to empower startups driving change in Africa’s education landscape.
It caters specifically to EdTech companies that are addressing learning challenges across K-12, tertiary education, vocational training and out of school learning.
CcHub announced its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation for its EdTech Fellowship Programme in Feb 2023.
For its first cohort in 2023, the fellowship provided initial support to 12 Nigerian startups and 12 Kenyan companies.
Nissi Madu, Managing Partner at CcHUB, announcing the second cohort said;
“After a rigorous application and selection process, we are enthusiastic about the potential of the selected start-ups to enhance the face of EdTech in the region.”
‘ After the success of cohort I, we are excited about the second cohort’s potential to add to better education outcomes for students in Nigeria.” He added
Mastercard Foundation Edtech Fellowship 2024 Cohort List
The twelve startups selected are;
1.Topset
A language learning solution that up-skills native speakers into world-class language teachers, equipping them with tools and skills, and access to global paying learners.
2. Exam Scholars
A testing and learning platform that provides exam simulations, curated content to boost subject knowledge.,and enhances students’ speed, accuracy, and preparedness for exams.
3. Data Entry Academy by Accountinghub (DEA)
DEA empowers job seekers, freelancers, and small business owners with fundamental skills to enhance their employability or capacity to work in modern business.
4. Genti Media
Genti focuses on African education and storytelling using Genti Audio app to enhance access and distribution of African educational content in audio form.
5. Edusko
A platform that matches African kids with the right K-12 schools while providing affordable financing options for parents.
6. Harde Business School Limited
It offers in-demand professional development courses through a custom-built online platform.
7. Magic Lab Academy
An online learning platform empowering Africans with in-demand animation skills.
8. Proud African Root
It creates a variety of engaging and educational multimedia contents for children and teenagers using African storytelling and arts.
9. Vinsighte Limited
Vinsighte leverages OCR and TalkBack accessibility technology to offer an AI-enabled solution for the visually impaired to read printed books and educational materials.
10. IM FLOW
It empowers learners with tools for personal growth & emotional well-being through its innovative social-emotional learning (SEL) platform.
11. WIFICOMBAT
An e-learning tech career platform for Africans, offering customised career pathways for K-12 and tertiary education, as well as job readiness based on learners’ skills and interests.
12. Skill Up With Kahdsole (SUWK)
An innovative learning platform that provides accessible, market-driven vocational education and job placement support for young Nigerians.
The 12 selected startups will gain access to;
- technical and advisory resources
- mentorship
- courses on the science of learning, and
- a global network to help scale their impact.
Joseph Nsengimana, Director for the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning said;
“The EdTech solutions by CcHUB’s 2023 cohort reached 312,000 learners and we look forward to greater impact this year,”