{"id":17743,"date":"2024-01-10T13:39:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T13:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=17743"},"modified":"2024-01-10T13:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T13:39:17","slug":"cchub-and-mastercard-foundation-edtech-acceleration-cohort-ii-for-african-edtech-startups-up-to-100k-usd-equity-free-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/cchub-and-mastercard-foundation-edtech-acceleration-cohort-ii-for-african-edtech-startups-up-to-100k-usd-equity-free-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"CcHub and Mastercard Foundation Edtech Acceleration Cohort II For African Edtech Startups ( Up to 100k USD Equity Free Grants)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join CcHub as they partner with the Mastercard Foundation to shape the future of education through cutting-edge technology solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Partnership Designed for African Edtech Growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CcHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower ed-tech startups that are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa\u2019s next generation. Startups that make it into our accelerator program enjoy the following benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Equity Free Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualified startups are entitled to $100k in equity free funding over the course of the accelerator program<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support & Mentoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investor Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Startups, through this program, would be exposed to investors to help scale their products<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support & Mentoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Startups can tap into our multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility<\/strong> Criteria:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Edtech Solution must possess these two qualities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EdTech Solution Based<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must have verifiable users aligned with our accelerator\u2019s focus: education access, student learning, school management, and teacher\/trainer effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusive Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants should have a balanced team, passionate about education. Female founders of EdTech solution companies are strongly encouraged to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications will be reviewed in 3 stages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stage 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested innovators are to apply below. In this stage, the Edtech solutions will be assessed on the following criteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n