The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech Startups.
Implemented in Egypt by EdVentures, the Fellowship helps founders strengthen their business models, improve their learning solutions, and prepare for long-term growth, sustainability, and impact.
The program focuses on expanding access to technology-enabled, inclusive, and quality education, especially for young people, underserved communities, and learners facing barriers to opportunity.
EdVentures, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, welcomes Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt.
Bringing together 13 EdTech startups across Al, healthcare education, early childhood learning, employability, women’s empowerment, accessibility, and education-to-employment pathways, Cohort
3 marks a new step toward scalable and inclusive learning impact across Egypt and Africa.
About EdVentures
Established in 2017, EdVentures is the investment arm of Nahdet Misr Group and the leading EdTech-specialized corporate venture capital firm in the MENA region The company supports startups and young entrepreneurs operating in the education and EdTech sectors through its incubation, acceleration, and investment programs Since its launch, EdVentures has supported 108 startups and invested in 29 of them.
About Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is a Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with organizations to advance education and financial inclusion, enabling young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through Mastercard’s generosity when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization with offices across Africa and Canada. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by its Board of Directors and leadership.
Meet Our Fellows
Plan P
Bridging the gap between healthcare education and real clinical practice through hospital training, online courses, and career development programs
MOMKEN FOR HER
Empowering women to re-enter and thrive in the workforce through e-learning, bootcamps, mentoring, and job opportunities.
BDI
Delivering business development, entrepreneurship, and professional upskilling programs through LMS, gamified learning, and AI-powered tools.
Wisdom Education
Advancing medical and dental education through specialized digital learning experiences, practical training, and a growing professional community.
Hoopooh
An AI-powered early childhood education platform helping schools and teachers deliver personalized learning for children aged 3–8.
GMind
Creating immersive VR/AR learning experiences, educational games, and school workshops that make learning interactive and measurable.
Qualiphi
Connecting students, universities, and employers through an AI-powered career services platform that supports employability and talent development.
Empower Hub
Helping marginalized youth access courses, mentorship, scholarships, fellowships, and global opportunities through guided digital support.
Farid Academy
Supporting children and youth through social-emotional learning, character development, wellbeing, and life skills programs.
E-TripleSoft Learn
Providing practical ERP and Odoo learning for students, professionals, and businesses through hands-on, job-ready training.
SDS Egypt
Building accessible education-to-employment pathways for persons with disabilities through digital learning and remote work opportunities.