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AU Innovating Education in Africa 2026

Key Information
Organisation
African Union Commission
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Program Type
Challenge
Amount
USD 50,000

About this Program

The African Union flagship initiative to identify and scale practical education innovations across Basic, Higher, and TVET education.

Benefits & What You Get

Grants up to $50,000; publication in the Africa Education Innovations Handbook; participation in the AU Education Expo.

Eligibility

Citizens of AU Member States leading an organization licensed and operating in an AU state with verifiable outcomes.

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Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages
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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
Rwanda
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Paymob MENA's payment infrastructure
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SafeBoda Safer bodas for Kampala
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