Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2027 For Ugandan Ventures

November 3, 2026

Hive Colab Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2027 for Ugandan Ventures

Brief Description

Applications are open for the Hive Colab EdTech Fellowship 2027, delivered by Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. Designed for high-impact growth-stage digital learning enterprises operating in Uganda, this initiative provides selected ventures with a catalytic milestone-based, equity-free grant to scale their educational technology models. If you are building tools that expand access to inclusive, learner-centred education across local communities, this programme offers a 12-month structured fellowship along with long-term backing to refine your business model and expand your market reach.

Name of Host Institution

Hive Colab in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Local Leadership: Must be locally founded and locally led, with primary leadership and decision-making based in Uganda.
Venture Stage: Must be at the Early Revenue, Growth, or Scaling stage (pre-revenue or idea-stage ventures are ineligible).
Inclusive Focus: Must deliver an inclusive learning solution tailored to underserved groups, such as youth, young girls, persons with disabilities, refugees, or rural and low-connectivity communities.
Operational Reach: Must actively operate in Uganda, with the majority of learners or users located within the country.
Tech-Driven Delivery: Must use technology as the primary engine for delivery and scaling (ventures relying primarily on in-person or classroom training are not eligible).

Duration

12-month fellowship programme followed by up to 24 months of post-acceleration support focused on fundraising, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Required Documents

Registration Proof: Certificate of incorporation or an equivalent official registration document.
Presentation Deck: A comprehensive pitch deck detailing your business model and impact.
Policy Framework: Gender, Safeguarding, or Child Protection Policy (if your venture possesses one).
Product Video: A short product demo video (maximum 5 minutes) demonstrating key functionality, submitted via an accessible external link (YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive set to public viewing permission).

Deadline

November 26, 2026

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Growth-stage Ugandan EdTech ventures that are locally led, generating early revenue or scaling, and using technology to deliver inclusive education to underserved learners in Uganda are eligible. Pre-revenue ventures and models relying primarily on in-person training do not qualify.

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Q: What financial and business support does the fellowship provide?

Selected ventures receive a catalytic milestone-based, equity-free grant alongside a 12-month fellowship featuring mentorship, technical support, and market access, followed by up to 24 months of post-acceleration backing.

Q: When is the application deadline for the 2027 cohort?