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iHub Selects 12 EdTech Startups for Mastercard Fellowship Programme
iHub, a leading Kenyan incubator, has announced the twelve startups chosen for the second edition of the Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme in Kenya.
This program equips selected education technology ventures with funding and mentorship opportunities.
The initiative is part of a broader Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme launched in 2023.
The initiative is part of a broader Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme launched in 2023.
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), which owns iHub, partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to establish a US$15 million accelerator program focused on ed-tech innovation in Kenya and Nigeria.
A similar program is being run by Injini in South Africa.
Following a successful first cohort in Kenya last year, iHub has selected twelve new ventures for the Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme.
The 12 Startups include:
Following a successful first cohort in Kenya last year, iHub has selected twelve new ventures for the Mastercard Foundation Ed-Tech Fellowship Programme.
The 12 Startups include:
- Dals Learning: Provides interactive and comprehensive digital educational content for learners.
- Fundis: Empowers artisans by enabling them to showcase their work, get assessed, and access continuous learning and job-matching opportunities.
- Soma Siri Afrika: Offers an innovative learning experience that combines psychology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis.
- Uptyke: Provides a variety of accessible digital educational content for K-12 students.
- eKitabu: Develops early-grade reading materials in Kenyan Sign Language.
- Kuze.ai: Uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences.
- Ultratude Tech: Offers a school management system.
- SomaChat: Transforms the learning experience for Kenyan students through AI-powered educational tools.
- NABU: Provides culturally relevant, mother-tongue learning resources aligned with the curriculum.
- Esoma Solutions: Offers an online learning platform with adaptive learning paths to improve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for teachers and students.
- Kurasa: Enhances teaching and learning in K-12 education through innovative tools.
- Recess: Revolutionizes school management with personalized educational content, fostering student engagement and improving communication between educators and parents.
“We are excited about the potential of these startups to revolutionize education technology in the region,” said Nissi Madu, managing partner at iHub Kenya.
“Following the success of the first cohort, we believe this new group has the potential to significantly improve learning outcomes for Kenyan students.”
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