2026 Ugandan Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship

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Hive Colab, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2026 EdTech Fellowship. This program targets growth-stage African EdTech ventures that have traction and are ready to scale responsibly, expanding access to quality learning for underserved communities.

The Fellowship provides a structured acceleration program combining funding, mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a strong ecosystem of partners and investors.

Who Should Apply

• Locally founded and led EdTech ventures with leadership and decision-making based in Uganda
• Growth-stage ventures with a working product, proven traction, and readiness to scale sustainably
• Women-led ventures and diverse founding teams are strongly encouraged to apply

Fellowship Benefits

Catalytic Funding Support

• Equity-free funding of up to $70,000 to accelerate inclusive scale and operational readiness

Structured Fellowship Curriculum

• Hands-on program designed to enhance execution, learning impact, and long-term sustainability

One-on-One Mentorship

• Direct guidance from experts in education delivery and venture scaling

Partnership & Market Access Support

• Connections to relevant institutions, ecosystem actors, and stakeholders

Learning Science & Impact Support

• Guidance to measure outcomes, improve learning impact, and strengthen evidence

Investor Readiness & Strategic Advisory

• Support for governance, storytelling, metrics, and capital pathway development

Ecosystem Collaboration

• Opportunities to collaborate with partners and peers in the African EdTech ecosystem

This fellowship is ideal for ventures ready to scale responsibly and deliver measurable impact in the education sector across Uganda.

Apply now to join a leading program driving inclusive EdTech innovation.