Thirteen ed-tech startups have been selected for this year’s edition of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, expanding the programme portfolio to 36 startups supported across three cohorts.
Run by EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration programme designed to support promising, African ed-tech companies.
Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and ed-tech accelerators across Africa, the fellowship provides select companies with critical business and financial support, as well as insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, and impact.
The 13 startups selected for cohort three include Wisdom Education, which is advancing medical and dental education through specialised digital learning experiences; Hoopooh, an AI-powered early childhood education platform; Business Development Institute (BDI), which delivers entrepreneurship, business development, and professional upskilling programs; and Plan P, which is bridging the gap between healthcare education and real-world clinical practice.
Also included are MedsPark, which is providing specialised healthcare training and professional development opportunities; E-TripleSoft Learn, which offers practical ERP and enterprise technology education aligned with market needs; MOMKEN FOR HER, which empowers women through learning, upskilling, and employment opportunities; and Edulga.ai, which is leveraging AI to deliver personalised lifelong learning pathways.
The cohort is completed by SDS Egypt, which creates education-to-employment pathways for persons with disabilities through accessible digital learning; GMind, which is transforming learning through immersive VR and AR educational experiences; Qualiphi, which connects students, universities, and employers through AI-powered employability solutions; Empower Hub, which helps underserved youth access mentorship, scholarships, and global opportunities; and Farid Academy, which is promoting social-emotional learning, character development, and wellbeing for children and youth.
“At EdVentures, we believe that transforming education requires more than innovative technologies; it requires strong partnerships that bring together shared expertise, resources, and a common vision for impact,” said Dalia Ibrahim, founder and CEO of EdVentures, at the kick-off event.
“The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a powerful example of how collaboration can accelerate innovation, expand opportunities for entrepreneurs, and reach more learners and communities across Africa. With the launch of cohort three, we are proud to continue supporting a growing network of founders who are developing solutions that strengthen learning, employability, and economic participation for the continent’s youth.”
Wariko Waita, director of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, said the fellowship sat at the intersection of three powerful forces – education system transformation, inclusive technology-enabled solutions, and the sustainability of Africa’s EdTech entrepreneurship ecosystem.
“Through this fellowship, we are supporting innovators who are expanding access to learning, creating opportunities for young people, and helping shape the future of education across Egypt and Africa,” she said.
