MEST Africa, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the second cohort of 12 dynamic startups selected for the prestigious Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month acceleration program, now in its second year, is aimed at empowering Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures with funding, expert mentorship, and training grounded in the science of learning.
Following the success of its inaugural cohort—which impacted over 136,000 learners—the Fellowship is doubling down on its mission to address critical educational gaps across Ghana through innovation, inclusion, and technology.
“In Ghana, EdTech is not just about innovation—it’s about creating equal opportunities for every student, no matter where they live,” said Angela Duho, Program Manager at MEST Africa. “The first cohort showed what’s possible. This new group of Fellows is ready to unlock even greater impact.”
The selected companies reflect the diversity and depth of Ghana’s educational needs—ranging from AI-driven teacher support tools to inclusive STEM hubs in underserved communities. Over the next six months, the startups will receive hands-on guidance from education experts, access to specialized content, and equity-free grants to help them scale their products sustainably and reach more learners.
Meet the 12 Startups Powering Ghana’s Education Transformation:
- TECHAiDE: A social enterprise delivering scalable solutions in education, healthcare, and youth development across Africa through digital tools and local partnerships.
- MooslaTrain: Making math fun and accessible with community-driven math clubs and interactive digital learning tools that foster curiosity and confidence.
- Scribble Works Publishing House: Offering curriculum-aligned educational materials and digital platforms that create interactive and affordable learning experiences.
- InovTech STEM Center: Bringing hands-on robotics, coding, and STEM education to underserved areas, especially through its “STEM4Her” and “Powered Girl/Boy” initiatives.
- STEMAIDE: Empowering the next generation with creative problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking for a fast-evolving world.
- Nikasemo Technologies: Enhancing basic education with innovative classroom tech—both hardware and software—that streamlines school operations and boosts engagement.
- Jesi AI: A generative AI assistant helping teachers create lesson plans and serve as virtual tutors to students in junior and senior high schools.
- Metaschool AI: A learning app designed for BECE and WASSCE students, offering interactive, self-paced video lessons led by top instructors.
- Maxim Nyansa Foundation: Expanding access to education through open-source software and IT infrastructure for schools and educators.
- Ghana Olympiad Academy: Driving excellence in literacy, numeracy, and STEM through talent development programs that prepare learners for global competition.
- Asah Maker-Space: Fostering hands-on innovation in automation, robotics, 3D printing, and coding through immersive maker education.
- Craft Education Technologies: Building a connected ecosystem of therapists, educators, and parents to support learners with behavioral or developmental challenges.
Rodwell Mangisi, Acting Director of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, emphasized the broader goal:
“We’re focused on supporting inclusive solutions—especially those that reach out-of-school youth who are often excluded. By designing with end-users in mind, these EdTech businesses can be more scalable, sustainable, and impactful.”
With structured mentorship, equity-free funding, and deep support in learning design, this second cohort is poised to drive even greater change in Ghana’s educational landscape—and potentially across Africa.
