Edtech
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STEMAIDE reaches 12,399 learners as hands-on STEM education gains traction in Ghana.
STEMAIDE says its STEM education programmes reached 12,399 learners in 2025, according to figures released in its latest impact report. The Accra-based startup develops hands-on STEM learning kits and training programmes designed to help students learn science and technology concepts through practical projects rather than classroom theory. The kits contain components such as microcontrollers, sensors,
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Ex mPharma COO Naa Akwetey joins Ashesi University as Chief Operating Officer.
Ashesi University has announced the appointment of Naa Akwetey as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant addition to the leadership team of one of Africa’s most respected higher education institutions. Naa brings with her a wealth of experience in operational strategy, finance, and scaling social impact solutions across the continent. In her
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10 female-led startups selected for Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech Accelerator Program.
Ten women-led startups have been selected to join the fifth cohort of the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech (WiT) Accelerator Program, an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank. Launched in 2020 and implemented in partnership with Village Capital and the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the incubator equips women-led or owned tech-enabled businesses with the essential
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25 impact-driven ventures selected for the UNICEF Startup Lab Accelerator.
Twenty-five tech-enabled startups, spanning industries such as education, health, nutrition, WASH, climate action, financial inclusion, and youth employment, have been selected for the 5th cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab accelerator programme. Participating startups will go through a structured curriculum of six venture-building modules, covering areas such as product development, business modelling, finance, marketing, and
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MEST Africa selects 12 startups for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program.
Twelve Ghanaian education technology startups have been chosen for the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program, following the success of the first cohort, which reached over 136,798 learners during its acceleration phase. Led by MEST Africa in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, the program equips entrepreneurs