iHUB, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has opened applications for Cohort 4 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Kenya.
The programme will select 12 early-stage EdTech startups building solutions that expand access to education and improve learning for underserved learners. The startups that are selected will receive $100,000 in equity-free funding and participate in a 12-month structured acceleration programme.
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The programme provides mentorship, technical support and access to ecosystem partners to help startups refine their solutions, strengthen implementation readiness, and prepare for sustainable growth.
Cohort 4 will prioritise startups building solutions in these four key areas:
- Solutions for learners with disabilities
- Solutions for displaced, conflict-affected and remote communities
- Gender-inclusive EdTech solutions
- Education data systems that support real-world decision-making
Cohort 4 is designed to address this gap by backing founders building for constrained, real-world learning environments.
Applications and Eligibility
Applications are open from 27 February to 10th April 2026. Eligible Kenyan EdTech startups can apply via futureoflearning.ihub.co.ke.
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