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EdVentures, the investment arm of Nahdet Misr Group, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, has launched the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt.
The new cohort includes 13 growth-stage startups working across different areas of education technology, bringing the total number of startups supported by the program in Egypt to 36 across three consecutive cohorts.
Supporting Promising African EdTech Startups
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech companies by providing a comprehensive support system that includes institutional and financial support, specialized mentorship, and access to knowledge and expertise in learning science.
The program aims to help participating startups scale their solutions, build sustainable business models, and increase their social impact, particularly in markets where access to quality and inclusive education remains a major challenge.
The third cohort in Egypt brings together startups working in artificial intelligence, healthcare education, early childhood learning, workforce readiness, women’s economic empowerment, social and emotional learning, accessible education for persons with disabilities, and solutions that connect education with employment opportunities.
Dalia Ibrahim: Education Development Requires Strong Partnerships
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dalia Ibrahim, Founder and CEO of EdVentures, said:
“We believe at EdVentures that education development cannot be achieved through technology alone, but through building strong partnerships that combine expertise, resources, and a shared vision to create sustainable impact. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a real model of what effective partnerships can achieve in accelerating innovation, expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs, and reaching more learners and communities across the African continent. With the launch of the third cohort, we are proud to continue supporting a growing network of founders who are developing solutions that enhance learning, improve employability, and support the economic participation of young people.”
Her remarks highlight the program’s focus on building a comprehensive support ecosystem that goes beyond funding, helping startups strengthen their capabilities, improve their solutions, and expand their reach.
A Strong Focus on Inclusion and Employability
Inclusion and equitable access to education remain central pillars of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Many of the startups selected for the third cohort are working to address challenges faced by underserved communities, women, young people, and persons with disabilities.
Several participating companies are also focused on helping learners acquire future-ready skills, improve their career prospects, and access wider opportunities for economic participation.
The cohort reflects the growing scope of EdTech, which is no longer limited to traditional e-learning platforms. It now includes solutions linked to employment, healthcare, professional skills, artificial intelligence, personalized learning, and inclusive education.
Startups Selected for the Third Cohort
The third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt includes 13 startups:
- Wisdom Education: A platform focused on advancing medical and dental education through specialized digital learning experiences.
- Hoopooh: An AI-powered early childhood education platform that supports personalized learning and teacher development.
- Business Development Institute (BDI): A provider of specialized programs in entrepreneurship, business development, and professional skills building.
- Plan P: A solution connecting healthcare education with practical applications in real workplace environments.
- MedsPark: A platform offering specialized training programs and professional development opportunities in the healthcare sector.
- E-TripleSoft Learn 2: A platform providing practical education in ERP systems and enterprise technologies aligned with labor market needs.
- MOMKEN FOR HER: A platform empowering women through learning, training, and access to employment opportunities.
- Edulga.ai: A startup using artificial intelligence to provide personalized lifelong learning pathways.
- SDS Egypt: A platform creating education-to-employment pathways for persons with disabilities through accessible digital learning solutions.
- GMind: A startup developing interactive learning experiences using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.
- Qualiphi: A platform connecting students, universities, and employers through AI-powered employability solutions.
Empower Hub: A platform helping young people in underserved communities access mentorship, scholarships, and global opportunities.
Farid Academy: A platform supporting the holistic development of children and young people through social and emotional learning, character building, and psychological wellbeing.
Mastercard Foundation: Advancing Innovation in African Education
Wariko Waita, Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning at the Mastercard Foundation, said:
“The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship represents a platform that brings together innovation in education, technology designed to expand access to learning, and support for the EdTech entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa. Through this program, we are empowering entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that address real education challenges, open new opportunities for young people, and contribute to building a more inclusive and sustainable future for education in Egypt and across the African continent.”
Her statement reinforces the role of education technology in addressing learning access challenges, particularly across African markets that need scalable, inclusive, and context-aware solutions.
Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Runs in 12 African Countries
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is currently implemented in 12 African countries, including Egypt, in partnership with leading innovation and technology hubs across the continent.
Through the launch of its third cohort in Egypt, the program continues to expand its network of EdTech startups and support solutions that can improve learning quality, strengthen the link between education and employment, and promote economic participation among young people, women, and underserved communities.
The launch comes at a time when education technology is becoming increasingly important to the future of work and development, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, the growing demand for new skills, and the need for more flexible and inclusive learning models.
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