Injini, a South African ed-tech incubator, and the Mastercard Foundation opened applications for the 2025 EdTech Fellowship on November 11, 2024. This fellowship aims to support startups in South Africa focused on enhancing education through innovative solutions.
Fellowship benefits
The recently announced EdTech Fellowship provides participating startups with a comprehensive support package that includes direct grant funding, product evaluation, tailored market research, skills development, mentorship, and opportunities for market access. Following the successful selection of a second cohort in April, applications are now open for the third cohort.
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The fellowship aims to empower startups by equipping them with essential resources and guidance to scale their innovative educational solutions. Ultimately, this will contribute to improved education in South Africa and beyond. Interested persons are encouraged to submit applications before midnight December 8, 2024.
About Injini
Established in 2017, Injini is Africa’s first and only specialised ed-tech accelerator and think tank, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. Its mission is to enhance educational outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa by supporting key stakeholders in improving the quality, accessibility, and relevance of education.
As a registered non-profit organisation, Injini focuses on nurturing innovative solutions that address pressing educational challenges.
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Over the years, Injini has accelerated over 40 ed-tech startups across the continent, fostering a vibrant community of innovators. Its partnerships, notably with the Mastercard Foundation for the EdTech Fellowship Program, aim to drive significant improvements in educational technology solutions. Injini’s Think Tank comprises experienced education sector experts who effectively guide startups in executing their innovative ideas.
Through various programs, including intensive acceleration support and market access initiatives, Injini empowers startups to develop evidence-based solutions that ultimately enhance learning experiences for millions of learners across Africa.