MEST Africa Challenge for Young aspiring Tech Entrepreneurs in Ghana 2022
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is accepting submissions for the MEST Africa Challenge for Young Aspiring Tech Entrepreneurs in Ghana, which will take place in 2022.
MEST provides ambitious entrepreneurs throughout Africa with a 12-month graduate-level training program. Business, communications, and software development are all part of the entrepreneur training program. It consists of significant hands-on project work that culminates in a final presentation and the opportunity to acquire seed funding and expand enterprises.
With the support of an internationally known faculty, a successful world-class training program is conducted. It also provides opportunities for its entrepreneurs-in-training (EITs) to be mentored.
- real-life Entrepreneurs,
- CEOs
- other top executives from across the globe
In addition, executives from Uber, Facebook, Safaricom, Samsung, Interswitch, and other companies have given guest lectures.
Worth of Award
- MEST’s campus in Accra, Ghana, will provide successful students with a world-class education in software development, business, and communication skills.
- In addition, training is combined with mentoring and networking meetings with top industry experts and executives from across the globe.
- All Entrepreneurs-in-Training develop firms with co-founders from their cohort at the completion of the year-long program. They also make pitches for their company concepts.
- Seed funding of up to $100,000 is available.
- business incubation, and
- MEST Africa’s worldwide network of professionals and founders will help you for the rest of your life.
MEST Africa Challenge | Eligibility Criteria
- People of African nationality or citizenship who satisfy all of the application conditions are eligible for this program. They must be able to go to Accra, Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi, and Johannesburg for physical interviews.
- It is aimed at aspiring software entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 35 who aspire to develop digital companies in Africa that address global concerns.
- To be eligible for the program, you don’t need any previous expertise in software development. You must have a real interest in business and technology, as well as the ability to devote 100% of your time to the program.
- Rest assured that all essential skills will be given to you at an appropriate time prior to the commencement of the program.
How to Apply for the MEST Africa Challenge
To begin your application, click here.
Deadline: The MEST Africa Challenge is accepting applications until April 20th, 2022.
For more information and to apply, go here.
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