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💡 Did you know? 70% of former Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellows have formed formal partnerships, which demonstrates the power of collaboration in improving educational outcomes in South Africa. 🚀 As we welcome Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, we’re reminded that real impact happens when EdTech product developers, government, educators, parents, and investors work together. With innovation at their core, these Fellows are expanding access to quality education, empowering teachers, and ensuring no learner is left behind. 🎥 Watch the highlights from our Kick-Off Event here: https://lnkd.in/d8sAf4xn #EdTech #YoungAfricaWorks #EducationInnovation #AfricanEdTech #Impact #Collaboration

🚀 We are just one week away from launching the Injini Think Tank’s African EdTech Insights Report, Vol. 3! Despite the rapid evolution of EdTech across Africa, three critical challenges continue to limit its impact: 📌 Limited evidence of impact on learning outcomes 📌 Accessibility barriers for non-English speakers 📌 Infrastructure constraints in marginalised schools This edition of our report delves into these pressing issues, providing data-driven insights, practical solutions, and expert perspectives from across the sector. 💡 The report will officially launch on 19 March. Stay tuned for the full report as we explore how to bridge the gap between EdTech innovation and meaningful impact. 💬 Which of these challenges do you see as the most urgent? Share your thoughts in the comments. #AfricanEdTech #EdTechResearch #EducationInnovation #InjiniThinkTank #ImpactEvidence #LanguageBarriers #InfrastructureChallenges

🚀 Last Thursday, we took another bold step in strengthening South Africa’s EdTech ecosystem as we launched the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. A huge congratulations to our 2025 Fellows: EduFeArn (Pty) Ltd, Edulution, EduTech Institute, Huddle, Keller Education, Limu Lab, OLICO Maths Education, thats_ours, SchoolAdvisor, TechWays.Online, thooto, and Thuma Mina Teaching! A special thank you to our key speakers, whose insights helped shape the evening’s discussions: 🎤 Eliud Chemweno from Mastercard Foundation, for highlighting the Fellowship’s impact across Africa. 🎤 Neo Mothobi (PhD) from the Department of Basic Education, for sharing invaluable government insights into the future of EdTech in South Africa. One of the evening’s standout moments was a thought-provoking panel discussion on Integrating EdTech into Underserved Schools, moderated by Kelly Fisher, Injini’s Marketing & Communications Head. We were privileged to learn from: 🔹 Michon Scheepers, Arcadia Primary School 🔹 Jezreel Japtha, Afrika Tikkun Bambanani 🔹 Tamsin Carelse, Pinelands North Primary School A massive thank you to the entrepreneurs, investors, and education stakeholders who joined us for an evening of learning, collaboration, and networking. 📸 Swipe through to relive some of the best moments from the event! #AfricanEdTech #EdTech #YoungAfricaWorks #Education #Innovation #TechForGood #EducationForAll

🚀 Meet the 2025 Fellows in the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The future of education in Africa is being shaped by bold thinkers and problem-solvers—people who recognise challenges and create contextualised solutions. We’re excited to welcome our third cohort of EdTech Fellows into the education innovation ecosystem! This year’s Fellows are using technology to bridge learning gaps, improve accessibility, and create more opportunities for learners across the continent. Through the Fellowship, they’ll receive mentorship, funding, and a strong support network to help them grow their impact and scale their solutions. 🌟 Congratulations to the 2025 Fellows: EduFeArn (Pty) Ltd, Edulution, EduTech Institute, Huddle, Keller Education, Limu Lab, OLICO Maths Education, thats_ours, SchoolAdvisor, TechWays.Online, thooto, and Thuma Mina Teaching. We’re excited to work alongside these innovators. Join us in celebrating their journey and learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/d3kC_sVC #AfricanEdTech #YoungAfricaWorks #EdTech #Education #Innovation

🚀 Panel spotlight: Integrating EdTech into Underserved Schools – Wins, Barriers, and Realities How do we ensure that EdTech reaches the schools that need it most? What’s working, what’s not, and what still needs to change? At the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Kick-Off Event, we’ll be hosting an expert panel discussion exploring the realities of EdTech adoption in under-resourced schools. 🎤 Join us as we unpack: ✅ How EdTech is improving engagement & outcomes ✅ Infrastructure, teacher training, and funding ✅ How can policymakers, schools, and EdTech innovators collaborate better? 📅 Date: Thursday, 6 March 2025 | 18:00 - 21:00 SAST 📍 Venue: Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Road, Salt River, Cape Town 🎟 Limited seats available! RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/dpBsXyZs   💡 Let’s begin the conversation: In your experience, what is the biggest challenge in integrating EdTech into underserved schools? Share your thoughts below. #AfricanEdTech #EdTech #Education #Innovation #YoungAfricaWorks

🚀 With just one week to go, we’re gearing up for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Kick-Off Event 2025—a convening of Africa’s most innovative EdTech entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and education leaders. Event details: 📅 Date: 6 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00-21:00 SAST 📍 Venue: 2nd Floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town Why you should attend: ✔ Connect with a diverse group of EdTech entrepreneurs, investors, tech hubs, and education specialists. ✔ Discover how local innovators are tackling key education challenges with impact-driven solutions. ✔ Meet the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellows and learn more about their work. Secure your seat now: https://lnkd.in/d9Wegdva Tag someone you think should attend this event! #YoungAfricaWorks #AfricanEdTech #Education #Innovation

🌍 With the G20 South Africa 2025 agenda prioritising Quality Foundational Learning, how can we ensure EdTech solutions align with real-world parental behaviours? At Injini, we’ve explored this in our Insights Report Vol. 2—and the findings are illuminating. Parental choices shape early learning more than we think. Swipe through to learn how EdTech can better support foundational literacy. 💬 As global conversations focus on equitable and impactful early education, let’s discuss: 🔹 How can EdTech integrate both digital and print learning effectively? 🔹 What role should language preferences play in early literacy innovation? 🔹 How do we balance technology access with real-world adoption challenges? 🔗 Download our Insights Report Volume 2 for more findings: https://lnkd.in/d2aA6f-Y #G20 #ECCE #QualityEducation #EdTech #EarlyLearning #ParentalEngagement #ECD #Research

🗣️ Today, on #InternationalMotherLanguageDay, we highlight a crucial aspect of South Africa's educational landscape. While mother-tongue instruction has been supported by policy since 1997, implementation requires careful consideration. Injini strongly agrees with Daily Maverick's analysis that success in Mother-Tongue-Based Bilingual Education depends on a comprehensive approach that aligns policy, curriculum, and teacher training. Robust initial teacher education programmes are key to this transformation. This systematic approach, which equips educators with theoretical and practical knowledge, could positively impact South Africa's educational future. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gET5SFHh   #Education #EdTech #SouthAfrica #MotherTongueEducation #TeacherProfessionalDevelopment #Policy

The countdown is ON—just TWO weeks to go! Injini is hosting the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Kick-Off Event, where innovation meets opportunity in African EdTech. Event details: Date: 6 March 2025 Time: 18:00 SAST Venue: 2nd Floor, Brickfield Canvas, 35 Brickfield Rd, Salt River, Cape Town Why you should attend: ✔ Meet the new Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellows and hear about their innovative solutions. ✔ Network with key stakeholders driving the future of education technology. ✔ Gain insights into EdTech solutions tackling Africa’s biggest education challenges. RSVP now → https://lnkd.in/d9Wegdva. Get inspired by last year’s event highlights: https://lnkd.in/dnTRBspe. #EdTech #Education #Innovation #YoungAfricaWorks #AfricanEdTech #FutureOfLearning #Networking

🚀 The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship pitch days are happening this week, where 18 of South Africa’s top EdTech entrepreneurs will present their solutions to a panel of industry leaders. From these, 12 will be selected as 2025 Fellows, securing funding, mentorship, and entry into a thriving EdTech ecosystem. 💡 Swipe through for expert insights on crafting a pitch that leaves a lasting impact. These pitching best practices are helpful for any EdTech entrepreneur looking to secure funding, attract partners, and scale their impact. How you present your idea can make all the difference, whether you’re pitching for a fellowship, an investor meeting, or a strategic partnership. 📖 Read this blog for more information: https://lnkd.in/dN_XmimM 💬 What’s one piece of advice that has helped you improve your pitch? Share your insights in the comments. #EdTech #Startups #Education #Innovation #YoungAfricaWorks #Entrepreneurship