Hello Reader
Happy New Year! I love how new beginnings carry the promise of transformation. As a firm believer in the collective power of our community to reimagine education, break barriers, and create opportunities for every learner, this is our year to lean in, dream big, and take bold steps toward making education better for all.
Let’s make this year count!
Mark your calendars! At EdTech East Africa, we are excited about how the summits are catalyzing change in every county and region. Here are the dates for this year’s Kenya's EdTech Regional and National Summits 2025.
These gatherings are your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to shaping the future of education.
Here are some amazing opportunities to consider:
#Growth and Funding Opportunity for EdTech Startups
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iHub and Mastercard Foundation are partnering to empower edtech startups who are building tools that enhance learning outcomes and accelerate access to equitable and quality education for Africa’s next generation. iHUB has opened applications for its third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship for 2025. For more information, interested applicants can visit https://futureoflearning.ihub.co.ke/ or submit their interest here before the application deadline of 3rd February 2025. |
#Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI open call
Google.org is launching an open call for the second cohort of the Generative AI Accelerator.
This global open call is looking for nonprofits, civic entities, academic institutions, and social enterprises to apply to participate in the Generative AI Accelerator. Selected organizations will receive a share of $30M alongside 6 months of structured support with access to dedicated pro bono assistance from Google employees, technical training, and Google Cloud credits to build socially impactful gen AI-powered solutions across Google.org’s three focus areas: Knowledge, Skills, and Learning; Scientific Advancement; and Resilient Communities. Apply here
#Grant Opportunity for Early Childhood Development Researchers
The Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge and Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA), with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, are offering grants of up to $15,000 to support African Early Childhood Development (ECD) researchers. See here for more information.
#Learning Opportunity: Designing for and with Children
Mtoto News is running the 1st cohort of Kutunga Training Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower participants with the knowledge to design child-centric products, and essential skills needed to create safe and inclusive digital environments for children.
This is a 3-month virtual live program, with certification from a recognised institution, for software engineers, business development teams, and trust and safety professionals. Interested? Register for the cohort below.
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Community Resources
We are Watching...
Edtech Mondays Africa: Evaluating progress made in Africa's EdTech
We are Reading...
- Forecasting the future of online education by THE PIE
- Is AI affecting education outcomes? (interactive evidence library) by AI-for-Education.org
- Building a Strong EdTech Ecosystem: Collaboration for Better Educational Outcomes by EdTech East Africa
We are listening to...
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Have a great day, and 2025!
Nyapara Wanjiku
Community manager
