Africa faces a dual education challenge: millions of out-of-school children and a rapidly growing youth population that needs relevant, future-ready learning. While technology has transformed access in sectors like finance and logistics, education has proven more complex. Despite a surge in innovation, many edtech startups struggle to move from promising ideas to scalable, sustainable businesses.
What does it really take to build in this space? What are the structural barriers founders must navigate, and where are the real opportunities for impact and growth?
In this session, experienced founders and ecosystem leaders from Gradely, Educare, and CcHUB will share practical insights from the frontlines. Drawing on their journeys, they’ll unpack what’s working, what isn’t, and what founders need to rethink when building edtech solutions for African markets.