Transforming Education Through Innovation

A new cohort of thirteen ed-tech startups has been selected for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, marking the third successful year of the program. This expansion brings the total number of supported companies to 36 across all cohorts.

The fellowship is run by EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The comprehensive entrepreneurship acceleration program provides critical business support, financial resources, and insights into effective learning methodologies to prepare startups for sustainable growth and impact.

The latest cohort showcases a diverse range of solutions addressing key challenges in education:

  • Wisdom Education is advancing medical and dental training with specialized digital experiences
  • Hoopooh uses AI to create engaging early childhood education platforms
  • Business Development Institute (BDI) delivers entrepreneurship programs aligned with market needs
  • Plan P bridges the gap between healthcare education and clinical practice
  • MedsPark provides specialized training for healthcare professionals
  • E-TripleSoft Learn offers practical technology education focused on ERP systems
  • MOMKEN FOR HER empowers women through learning and career development
  • Edulga.ai leverages AI to create personalized lifelong learning pathways
  • SDS Egypt develops accessible digital learning for persons with disabilities
  • GMind transforms education with immersive VR/AR experiences
  • Qualiphi connects students, universities, and employers through AI-powered solutions
  • Empower Hub provides mentorship and opportunities for underserved youth
  • Farid Academy promotes social-emotional learning and wellbeing

Collaborative Approach to Education Innovation

“At EdVentures, we believe that transforming education requires more than technology—it demands strong partnerships,” said Dalia Ibrahim, founder and CEO of EdVentures. “The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship demonstrates how collaboration can accelerate innovation and expand opportunities for entrepreneurs across Africa.”

Wariko Waita, director of the Mastercard Foundation Centre, emphasized the fellowship’s focus on education system transformation, inclusive technology solutions, and building a sustainable ed-tech ecosystem in Africa.