Sub-Saharan Africa faces a growing demand for digital skills, with an estimated 230 million jobs requiring expertise by 2030. However, only 2% of the workforce possesses these skills. To address this, innovative EdTech startups are stepping up with solutions like localized content, offline access, and hands-on training, playing a key role in closing the digital divide.
Here are the top 7 EdTech startups driving the transformation:
- Tuteria: A peer-to-peer platform offering personalized tutoring and digital skills training.
- AltSchool Africa: Provides virtual learning with flexible courses in software engineering and cybersecurity.
- Codepym: Offers tools for interactive teaching and project-based learning.
- Edukoya: AI-driven platform combining academic and vocational training.
- Teesas: A dual-language education app with local African language support.
- uLesson: Affordable video lessons and quizzes aligned with West African standards.
- eCampus: An academic and vocational training hub for secondary and university students.
These startups are crucial in equipping Africa’s workforce with the skills needed for the tech-driven future, promoting accessible and practical digital education.
