MEST Africa, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana.

This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration programme is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of learning.

These newly selected companies are set to scale their groundbreaking solutions and address pressing educational challenges across Ghana.

The second cohort builds on the success of the first cohort of 12 EdTech Companies, whose solutions impacted over 136,798 learners during the period of acceleration, underscoring the Fellowship’s ability to drive transformative change.

“We are thrilled to welcome the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,” said Angela Duho, Programme Manager at MEST Africa.

“In Ghana, EdTech is not just about innovation—it’s about creating equal opportunities for every student, no matter where they live”, she explained.

“It empowers teachers with the tools they need to inspire, and it prepares our youth for a future where digital skills are essential. The first cohort has already shown us what’s possible, and we’re confident that these new Fellows will continue to transform education and unlock potential across the country”, she added.

Over the next six months, they will benefit from comprehensive support, including expert mentorship, access to funding, and specialized training, enabling them to scale their solutions effectively and sustainably.

The EdTech companies selected by MEST Africa 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship are:

TECHAiDE, MooslaTrain, Scribble Works Publishing House, InovTech STEM Center, STEMAIDE, Nikasemo Technologies, Jesi AI, Metaschool AI, Maxim Nyansa Foundation, The Ghana Olympiad Academy, Asah Maker-Space and Craft Education Technologies which bridges the gap between therapists, parents, and teachers to create a seamless support system for children with behavior and learning challenges, including autism.

This collaborative model ensures that every child receives the individualized attention they need to succeed.

Through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, this cohort will embark on a transformative journey, gaining mentorship from experts in education innovation, sustainability, and scale, access to courses on the science of learning, and equity-free grants. This robust support aims to scale their solutions and elevate educational outcomes for millions across Ghana and Africa.