Nigeria’s 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has reached over 21,000 learners and 7,000 teachers, programme data released by Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) shows. The fellowship, now in its fifth year, works to expand digital learning across the country.
The current cohort includes 12 startups that have engaged more than 500 schools in rural and semi-urban communities. Female learners made up 55 per cent of new participants. Since its launch, the fellowship has supported 36 African EdTech ventures, focusing on children, youth, and underserved groups.
“This Demo Day is a proud moment for us because it shows what intentional innovation looks like in action,” said Nissi Madu, Managing Partner at CcHUB. “Founders have built solutions that respond to real learning needs at scale, and we are excited to support them as they work to reach millions more.”
Among the innovations is Mavis Computel’s Talking Book, which pairs printed storybooks with a digital audio pen in local languages. The tool has reached children in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
“Being part of the Fellowship has been a defining moment for our company,” said Chiemezie Ucheaga, Founder of Mavis Computel. “It strengthened our structure, improved our product design and storytelling, and helped us stay committed to children in marginalized communities.”
Other startups, including AI Teacha, Cloudnotte, and BlueSands Academy, introduced AI-powered and digital learning tools to improve teaching outcomes.
“With the Fellowship, we gained clarity, momentum, and the right support system to scale Cloudnotte across Africa,” said Mary Matthew, Founder of Cloudnotte. “From mentorship to market access, every part of the programme pushed us to think bigger and execute smarter.”
CcHUB and the Mastercard Foundation said they remain committed to supporting education innovations that advance equity, expand digital access, and strengthen teaching capacity across Africa.
