Hive Colab is accepting applications for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2. The programme helps Ugandan education technology ventures expand access to inclusive learning and build sustainable businesses.
Location: Uganda
Duration: 12 months, with up to 24 months of post-acceleration support
Deadline: 26 November 2026
Funding and benefits
Selected ventures receive an equity-free grant tied to milestones, weekly coaching, technical assistance and support with inclusive product design. Fellows also get help measuring learning outcomes, accessing markets, building partnerships and preparing for investment.
Eligibility
- Founded and led locally, with decision-making rooted in Uganda.
- At the early revenue, growth or scaling stage. Idea-stage and pre-revenue ventures are ineligible.
- Operating in Uganda, with most learners or users based there.
- Uses technology as the primary means of delivering and scaling an inclusive learning solution. Businesses that primarily deliver training in person are ineligible.
Solutions can serve underserved groups such as girls, refugees, learners with disabilities and communities with limited connectivity.
Required documents
- Certificate of incorporation or equivalent registration document.
- Pitch deck.
- Gender, safeguarding or child protection policy, if available.
- Product demo video of up to five minutes, shared as a viewable YouTube, Vimeo or Google Drive link.
How to apply
Complete the free online form with your venture details, evidence of traction and learning impact, and your approach to inclusion. Shortlisted ventures may be invited to interviews, readiness review and due diligence.
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