Sahara Consult and the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship



Sahara Consult and the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 

reveal thefirst cohort of10Start-ups setto transform Tanzania’s
education sector 
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania –June 7, 2024Sahara Consulthas named the10homegrown Tanzanian 
EdTech companiesthat will be acceleratedas part ofits inaugural partnership with the Mastercard 
Foundation EdTech Felowship.
The Fellowship is an acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech ventures in 
partnership with innovation hubs and accelerators across the continent.In 2023, solutionsbyFellowship 
cohorts in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya reached 2.6 million learners.
Over the next eight months, Tanzania’s inaugural cohort of growth-stage EdTech companies willbenefit 
from Sahara Consultmentorship through business and financial support and insight into the science of 
learningto preparethem for scale, sustainability, and impact. 



“Congratulations tothe tenEdTech companies. This marks the beginning of a new journey in innovation. 
Sahara Consult is intentional about growing the EdTech sector in Tanzania, and working with the 
Mastercard Foundation wil see us increase educational opportunities through technoogy,”saidNancy 
Kiondo, the Managing Director at Sahara Consult.
Thework of these 10companies represents the transformative powerof educational technoogy in 
increasing access to relevant and accessible education across Tanzania.
The 2024 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellows are: -
[EdTech Solution and a short descriptor of the company]
1.Shuleyetu Innovations Limited:A school management and e-learning patform providing 
automated solutions for learners and institutions through advanced education management and 
learning technologies
2.Mtabe:Is a companythat uses artificial inteligence and SMS technology to deliver earning 
content to students who cannot afford textbooks and do not have internet access.
3.Smartdarasa Company Limited:Thecompanypractica STEM learning for African students and 
teachers using 2D, 3D, AI, AR, and VR, with offline software, SmartDarasa tabs for schools, and 
subscription modules for individuals.
4.Infotaaluma Company Limited:Is a cloud-based system improvingeducation by digitally 
managing attendance, exam results, and fee payments, connecting schools, teachers, and 
parents. 
5.ShuleSoft:The company has six-module system (administration, academic, operation, accounts, 
communication, digital learning) boosts academic and financial performance, cutting paperwork, 
time, and resources.

finances, including fee collection, academics, fleet, inventory, expenses, SMS notifications, and 
standard accounting.
7.Kilimanjaro Planetarium part of Rada 360 Ltd:Theyusespace science tools, including a mobile 
panetarium and telescope, to inspire students' passion for science and innovation,
8.MITz Group Company Limited:The company improvesSTEM education throughthe useof 
affordable, portable kits aligned with the Tanzanian syllabus.
9.Fiqra Technologies:The companyimprovesaccess to quality digital and vocational education 
and trackslearners' outcomes by creating and distributing content that can be viewed offline, 
reaching even remote areas.
10.Taifa Technovation Hub:They addressthe educational gap in rural areas by providing STEM 
Teaching and Learning Kits, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity among 
students with limited access to practical learning experiences.
Speaking about theFelowship's impact, Joseph Nsengimana, the Director of the Mastercard Foundation 
Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, said, “Through partnerships with tech hubs such as Sahara 
Consult, we hope to increase access to quality, relevant,and accessibe learning toTanzania’sand Africa’s 
underserved learners through ocally developed, technologyenabled solutions. We look forward to an 
even greater impact this year.” 
Alongside training, the Fellowshipwil also offer equity-free fundingofup to USD70,000and post
program support for up to one year after the acceleration program. By supporting these EdTech 
innovators, Sahara Consut and the Mastercard Foundation aim to advancethe education sector in 
Tanzania.
Ends
About Sahara Consult
Sahara Consult isa comprehensive management consuting firm that collaborates closely with industry 
experts to deliver unparalleled solutions that leverage innovation and digital entrepreneurship. Our 
partners come from diverse sectors, including public entities, the private sector, academia, and 
development partners. Our colaborative effortsaim to use innovation and technology to drive 
transformative change and empower organizations, start-ups and SMEs to thrive in today’s dynamic 
landscape. The company has three wings:Impact, technology, and innovation consulting.
For more information on Sahara Consult, please visit consult.saharaventures.com. 
About the Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the argest foundations in the 
world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young 
people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 

2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a 
public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices 
in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampaa, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and 
program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s board of directors and leadership.
For more information on the Foundation, please visit www.mastercardfdn.org. 
About the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Felowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to 
support promising African EdTech ventures. Implemented in partnership with innovation hubs and 
EdTech accelerators across Africa, the Fellowship provides select EdTech companies with critical business 
and financial support and insight into the science of learning, preparing them for scale, sustainability, 
and impact. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship was aunched in 2019 by the Mastercard 
FoundationCentre for Innovative Teaching and Learning and supported 12 African EdTech companies 
from seven countries in its first year, reaching over 800,000 learners. The Centre aims to partner with 12 
Tech Hubs to support over 250 EdTech companies and reach at least 1.8 million young people by 2025. 
To learn more about Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, contact: 
jbiira@mastercardfdn.org. 


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