Virtual EdTech Bootcamp – Southern African

Injini exists to strengthen Africa’s community of education change makers. As part of our ecosystem development initiatives, Injini has been running virtual EdTech bootcamps since 2020. This time, we are looking for Southern Africa (SADC) based early-stage EdTech entrepreneurs who are designing tech based solutions aimed at Improving the Quality, Access and Relevance of education in sub-Saharan Africa.

Up to 10 solutions will be selected to participate in the programme that will run from 17 February to 3 March 2022, with the entire programme requiring a time commitment of approximately 30 hours (or more). This time will be spent completing the pre-coursework and assigned deliverables, engaging in virtual workshops and collaborating with your teammates.

BOOTCAMP PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:

Pre-Programme: 

Before starting the Bootcamp, selected participants will be required to work through an Injini-created course called “Fundamentals for African EdTech Entrepreneurs”. The course is composed of four topics, but participants will only be required to complete two of the four. The mandatory topics are focused on the Myths & Evidence in Education and the Business Model Canvas, the other two topics are optional (but beneficial if you have time to complete them). 

Completing the assigned modules will help ensure that everyone participating in the programme is more or less on the same level and has considered the most fundamental aspects of their potential businesses. The course will be accessible to selected participants for about one week before the programme begins and they will have up until the sessions in Week 2  to make their way through the content. 

Programme Structure:

The programme will take place virtually and will require all participants to have a stable internet connection. Up to three members of each solution’s team may participate, but at least one team member must be able to commit to attending all of the programmatic sessions.

The programme includes three workshops covering the following topics:

1. Startup Strategy (Understanding the key influencers on any business): Day 1
2. Customer Value (Creating a solution based on user and customer needs): Day 2
3. How to Pitch your Startup (Preparing for the final pitch at the end of the programme): Day 2

Most of the workshops will result in the assignment of a deliverable that is a practical application of the content that was covered. All participants will be required to complete and submit the deliverables for feedback. The programme has been designed to allow for ample time to complete all required activities.