Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2027 for growth-stage Ugandan EdTech Ventures.

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, Uganda, implemented by Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, supports high-impact, growth-stage EdTech ventures to build sustainable and scalable education enterprises. The Fellowship strengthens ventures’ business models, improves the quality and relevance of their digital learning products, and expands access to quality, inclusive and learner-centred education. Selected ventures receive a catalytic milestone-based, equity-free grant, alongside a 12-month fellowship programme combining tailored business support, weekly mentorship and coaching, learning science and inclusive product design, market access, investment readiness and technical assistance. Ventures also receive up to 24 months of post-acceleration support focused on growth, market access, fundraising and long-term sustainability. Eligibility Criteria To apply, your venture must: • Be locally founded and locally led, with leadership and decision-making rooted in Uganda • Be at Early Revenue, Growth, or Scaling stage. Pre-revenue/idea-stage ventures are not eligible • Deliver an inclusive learning solution; for example, one that reaches underserved learners such as youth, young girls, persons with disabilities, refugees, or rural/low-connectivity communities • Be operating in Uganda, with the majority of learners/users based in Uganda • Use technology as the core engine of how your solution is delivered and scaled. Ventures whose primary model is in-person or classroom-based training delivery are not eligible Required Documents Certificate of incorporation (or equivalent registration document) Pitch deck Gender, Safeguarding, or Child Protection Policy (if you have one) Product Demo Video: a short demonstration of how your product works. Maximum 5 minutes. Please share a link (YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive) with viewing permission set to “anyone with the link” rather than uploading a file. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship