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CO-CREATION HUB/ MASTERCARD FOUNDATION EDTECH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (COHORT III)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025.

LOCATION: Nigeria

CcHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower edtech startups who are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation. Startups that make it into our accelerator programme enjoy the following benefits.

ELIGIBILITY:

Startups must be Africa focused and incorporated in Nigeria. They should be building solutions that address challenges across K-12, tertiary education and vocational skills training.

Your Edtech Solution must posses these two qualities

EdTech Solution Based: Must have verifiable users aligned with our accelerator’s focus: education access, student learning, school management, and teacher/trainer effectiveness.

Inclusive Teams: Applicants should have a balanced team, passionate about education. Female founders of EdTech solution companies are strongly encouraged to apply

BENEFIT:

Equity Free Funding: Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator programme

Support & Mentoring: Startups can tap into their multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimisation.

Investor Network: Startups, through this program, would be exposed to investors to help scale their products

Discounts & Deals: Startups through this program can enjoy special deals from tools and service providers they have partnered with.

Marketing Strategy: Their team of experts will help startups align their market strategy to enable them hit PMF

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HELLO TOMORROW GLOBAL CHALLENGE

Application Deadline: September 22, 2024

LOCATION: Finland

Do you have a deep tech startup or project that uses advanced technology to answer a societal, environmental, or industrial challenge?

Are you only starting your startup or raised up to a BA/pre-seed stage?

There is an additional and dedicated cross-track prize for Emerging Pioneers!

It’s never too early to apply!

Apply now

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome startups that are:

In the early-stage of development or the beginning of their commercialization phase (up to series A)

Based on a new technology, a scientific discovery or a complex engineering process

Addressing an industrial, societal or environmental unmet need or creating a new market

Composed of a team of at least 2 people

Not a subsidiary or spin-off of an existing company

BENEFIT:

CONNECTIONS:

Winners get 1-to-1 coaching & personal introductions with potential investors, partners, and clients.

Connect with industry experts, investors, & fellow entrepreneurs at our Global Summit.

Join our Deep Tech Pioneers community for all-year access to a global network.

VISIBILITY:

Receive the Deep Tech Pioneer recognition & get a chance to be featured in our reports and invited to speak at future events.

Pitch or showcase opportunities in front of renowned industry leaders & investors.

Get spotted by international media, with interview opportunities.

FUNDING:

€100K Grand Prize, €25K 2nd Prize, and €25K pre-VC stage prize—all equity-free, no strings attached.

Advertise your open fundraising to our active international investor network.

Join our Investor Day for 1-on-1 meetings with 300+ renowned VCs and CVCs.

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