Designed for long-term sustainability
Grant funding can accelerate infrastructure and impact, while a diversified operating model can support the platform beyond individual programmes.
Core access remains free for students and parents
FREE core app access
Students do not pay to use the core Scholanet app. Core learning, approved resources, communication and opportunity services remain accessible without a subscription fee.
FREE core app access
Parents and guardians do not pay to use the core Scholanet app for authorised learner and school services, communication and participation.
Full package, priced by active student population
These charges apply as revenue activation begins after the Phase 1 free pilot. Every subscribing school receives the full School Management System package.
| Active students | Charge per term | Package |
|---|---|---|
| 50–250 | UGX 100,000 | Full package |
| 251–500 | UGX 200,000 | Full package |
| 501–1,000 | UGX 300,000 | Full package |
| 1,001–2,000 | UGX 450,000 | Full package |
| 2,001–5,000 | UGX 650,000 | Full package |
| 5,001+ | Custom | Institutional package |
School subscriptions
Potential recurring revenue from school services.
Premium services
Additional institutional or professional capabilities.
Learning commerce
Content and learning-product transactions.
Marketplace revenue
Transaction revenue from approved commerce.
Business services
Supplier, advertising and commercial services with safeguards.
Professional services
Teacher and education-professional services.
Institutional partnerships
Programme implementation and strategic partnerships.
API/data services
Where lawful, governed and appropriate — never through unauthorised personal-data sales.
What happens when a grant ends?
The public proposition is clear: grant funding can accelerate infrastructure, inclusion, pilots and evidence; it does not need to permanently subsidise the whole platform. Revenue and partnership streams should be designed to sustain core operations while protecting public-interest outcomes.
Phase 1 funding requirement: UGX 1 billion
See the public funding strategy for the planned use of funds supporting the MVP and first 50-school deployment.
View Funding Strategy →Build a more connected education future.
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