Are you passionate about transforming education in Africa? We are delighted to announce the Injini EdTech Fellowship Programme, run in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This 6-month, capital-free, hybrid venture support programme is designed to accelerate your EdTech startup to new heights, and we want you to be part of this exciting journey!

Overview of the programme: The Injini EdTech Scholarship Programme is divided into three main focus areas, running from May to October 2024. Here's what we'll be concentrating on:

1. Facilitate access to the market: Our aim is to increase access to quality education for students at the "bottom of the pyramid".
2. Measuring and evaluating impact: We'll help you design and implement effective impact measurement systems to monitor your educational results.
3. Financial sustainability: Get support to improve your financial sustainability, including assistance to prepare investments when necessary.

Benefits of the programme: As a selected EdTech company, or "Fellow", you will receive specialised acceleration support valued at over R2,500,000, courtesy of Injini and the Mastercard Foundation. Here's what you can expect:

• Practical support from experts in educational innovation, fundraising and much more.
• Pedagogical assessment and certification by the EdTech Impact and Education Alliance Finland.
• Personalised support for market research and access to sponsored skills training.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and key players in the ecosystem.
• Access to courses and office hours at Carnegie Mellon University, a global leader in educational technology.
• Venture funding without capital of more than R1,000,000 to boost your startup's growth.

Programme outline:

• Pre-acceleration: end of March - April 2024
  • Cohort selection
  • Programme integration
  • Needs assessment
• Acceleration Programme: May - October 2024
  • Social Impact Measurement and Management
  • Market access and product optimisation
  • Financial Sustainability and Investment Readiness
• Post-programme support: November 2024 - October 2026
  • Two years of light support
  • Ongoing M&E and data collection support
  • Additional grant funding disbursements

Ready to sign up? If your EdTech startup is focused on Africa and ready to make a difference, don't miss this opportunity! Apply now for the Injini EdTech Scholarship Programme and be part of building the future of education in Africa.

Join us on this transformative journey. Sign up here . Let's build the future of learning together! 🌍📚