Hive Colab is accepting applications for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2, supporting locally founded and led education technology ventures with demonstrated market traction and the potential to expand access to quality, inclusive learning.
Selected ventures will receive milestone-based, equity-free grants, a 12-month fellowship and up to 24 months of post-acceleration support.
About the Fellowship
The programme is implemented by Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It supports Ugandan EdTech businesses seeking to strengthen their products, business models, financial sustainability and learning outcomes.
The fellowship prioritises technology-driven solutions serving underserved learners, including girls, refugees, persons with disabilities and communities with limited internet connectivity.
Funding and Fellowship Benefits
Selected ventures will receive:
- Catalytic, milestone-based equity-free grant funding.
- Twelve months of tailored business development and technical assistance.
- Weekly mentorship, coaching and support in learning science and inclusive product design.
- Market access, partnership development and investment-readiness support.
- Up to 24 months of post-acceleration support focused on growth, fundraising and long-term sustainability.
The organiser has not specified an individual grant amount in the application announcement.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be locally founded and led, with decision-making rooted in Uganda.
- Operate in Uganda, with most learners or users based in the country.
- Be at the early-revenue, growth or scaling stage, with a working product and demonstrated traction.
- Deliver an inclusive education solution that improves teaching or learning.
- Use technology as the core means of delivering and scaling their solution.
Pre-revenue concepts and ventures primarily providing in-person classroom training are not eligible.
Application Requirements
Applicants should prepare their business registration document, pitch deck and a product demonstration video of up to five minutes. Relevant safeguarding or child protection documentation should also be provided where available.
Applications are free. Shortlisted ventures may undergo interviews, readiness assessments and due diligence.