R1 million-plus equity-free support for South African EdTech
A six-month equity-free accelerator for growth-stage companies using technology to improve education outcomes in South Africa.
Use when
Your EdTech is already post-revenue, focused on South African learners and ready for rigorous impact and market-access support.
Skip when
You are at idea/pilot stage, do not serve South Africa, or cannot handle ongoing reporting and hybrid participation.
Status (20 Aug 2026): 2026 applications closed on 18 January; join the official newsletter for the next cohort. Each fellow receives specialised support worth over R2.5m, including more than R1m in equity-free venture funding. Best fit is a post-revenue EdTech with most users and team in South Africa, potential to reach 8,000 learners within one year, and strong inclusion of marginalised learners.
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
Mini-MBA and seed prizes for Cameroonian women entrepreneurs
