Senegalese EdTech Startup Wave Academy Expands Across Francophone West Africa

Senegal-based educational technology startup Wave Academy has announced its expansion into multiple Francophone West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Founded to address regional educational gaps through digital learning solutions, Wave Academy’s growth marks a significant milestone in expanding access to education and skill development across West Africa.

Launched in 2019 by tech entrepreneurs Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Fatou Diallo, Wave Academy provides online courses, certifications, and training programs designed to equip students with critical skills for today’s job market. The platform focuses on digital literacy, coding, and vocational training, making education more accessible to underserved populations in the region.

With this expansion, Wave Academy will be available to students and professionals in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso, where internet access has grown steadily but educational resources remain limited. Through its mobile and web-based platforms, Wave Academy provides high-quality educational content in French, enabling learners in these regions to access interactive courses from any location.

The platform’s curriculum includes coding, digital marketing, data analysis, and entrepreneurship, allowing students to gain skills that are in demand in both local and international markets. Wave Academy also offers certifications recognized by partner organizations, giving learners a competitive advantage in the workforce.

Wave Academy’s expansion is aimed at addressing educational inequities within Francophone West Africa, where access to quality education remains a challenge. The startup’s low-cost subscription model ensures affordability, while its mobile-compatible platform accommodates users without consistent access to computers. By making digital learning resources widely accessible, Wave Academy hopes to bridge the educational divide in the region.

In addition to its regular courses, Wave Academy provides free resources and scholarship opportunities to students in need. This initiative aligns with the startup’s mission to empower the youth with practical skills that can increase their employment prospects.

Wave Academy’s expansion underscores the growing influence of EdTech in West Africa, particularly in Francophone countries where digital learning is helping to fill educational gaps. The startup plans to further enhance its curriculum, incorporating more industry-specific training programs and collaborating with employers to offer job placement assistance for certified learners.

As Wave Academy expands, it has outlined plans to partner with regional governments and non-governmental organizations to support local education initiatives. The startup’s founders believe this expansion will help create a skilled workforce that can contribute to economic growth across Francophone West Africa.

Wave Academy’s move across borders highlights its commitment to transforming education through technology, providing opportunities to Francophone African youth to build the skills needed for a brighter future.