The African Union is now accepting submissions for the Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) 2025 program—an exciting opportunity for African innovators transforming the education landscape. This initiative aims to identify and support bold, practical, and scalable solutions that address pressing educational challenges across the continent. Selected innovators will receive up to $50,000 in funding, international exposure, and the chance to scale their impact through partnership with public education systems.

Summary of African Union Innovating Education

• Host: African Union Commission
• Category: Competitions
• Countries: African Countries
• Reward:$50,000 grant
• Deadline: June 30, 2025

About African Union Innovating Education

The Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) 2025 is a flagship initiative of the African Union Commission, designed to promote the discovery and scaling of homegrown, technology-driven, and impactful educational innovations. Launched in 2018, the program identifies and supports African-led solutions that improve learning outcomes, bridge access gaps, and enhance education delivery across the continent.

Each year, the IEA brings together education innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to showcase cutting-edge practices that are transforming Africa’s education systems. Through funding, visibility, and strategic partnerships, the initiative accelerates the adoption of evidence-based innovations that align with the AU’s Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16–25).

In 2025, the program will award up to $50,000 each to three outstanding innovations that have demonstrated measurable impact and potential for integration into national education systems.

African Union Innovating Education Benefits

Successful applicants will benefit from one or more of the following:

• Three winners will receive grants of up to 50,000 USD to strengthen the interoperability of innovations with public education systems while collecting evidence on effectiveness.
• Promotion of Innovation to AU Member States and Development Partners, including publication in the Africa Education Innovations Handbook 2025.
• Certificate of recognition from the Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation of the African Union.

African Union Innovating Education Eligibility

Applicants must be citizens of AU Member States leading legally registered organizations that:

• Are directly managing an innovative education project with verifiable results in one or more AU countries.
• Offer a product or service that uniquely addresses educational challenges in the African context.
• Are not intermediaries, but the primary implementers of the innovation.

Required Documents

• Brief statement of the challenge being addressed (100 words).
• Description of the innovation, specifically how it functions, the implementation approach, and revenue model (less than 500 words).
• Report of the performance and outcomes of the innovation (less than 500 words).
• Documentation of business registration and license of operation.

How to Apply for African Union Innovating Education

• Click the button below to visit the program’s website.
• Submit your application by 30 June 2025, 23:00 GMT.
• For inquiries, email: OkonkwoC@africa-union.org.
• Note: Only one application per organization is allowed.

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