AREAi FastTrack Innovation Scale Fund Accelerator 2024

The FastTrack Innovation Scale Fund Accelerator (FIS-Fund Accelerator) presents an unparalleled opportunity to revolutionize foundational learning in Nigeria and Africa, particularly for low-income, out-of-school children and refugee migrants.

Africa hosts over 14.2 million refugee learners lacking access to quality foundational learning.

The FIS-Fund Accelerator represents a groundbreaking opportunity to transform foundational learning for marginalized learners in Nigeria and Africa.

By fostering innovation, collaboration, and impact, the Accelerator will empower millions of children to unlock their full potential and break the cycle of educational disadvantage.

Together, they can build a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Accelerator Objectives

• Accelerate the development and scale of innovative foundational learning solutions tailored to the needs of marginalized learners in Nigeria and Africa.
• Establish the impact of these solutions on learning outcomes, particularly for low-income, out-of-school children and refugee migrants.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders to drive systemic change in the foundational learning ecosystem.
• Empower participating organizations with mentorship and capacity building and showcase opportunities to enhance their offerings and impact.

Eligibility Criteria

• A youth-led Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs) with a focus on foundational literacy and numeracy education.
• An organisation physically based with active engagements in the North West, North East and North Central States in Nigeria; (FCT, Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Yobe and Zamfara

Deadline: May 31st, 2024.