The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) announced the opening of applications for the Class of 2025.
Details
Based in Accra, this 12-month fully funded program offers a unique training program to help budding entrepreneurs turn their ideas into viable startup businesses through various modules including software development, go-to-market strategies, sales strategies, UI/UX design, communicationsand more.
About the program
The one-year training program is designed to make interested candidates ready to pitch their ideas for financing and starting businesses that solve local and global problems through software technology.
Participants will benefit from an extensive curriculum and mentorship from industry leaders and international experts, culminating in the opportunity to secure seed funding and business incubation for their technology/software startup.
MEST’s impact is evident in its training of over 1000 entrepreneurs and over 90 funded startups across the continent, a testament to its commitment to nurturing pan-African tech talent.
What they say
“Our mission at MEST is to empower the next generation of African technology innovators,” he said Emily Fiagbenzi, MEST Training Program Director. “The Class of 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to nurture and elevate the brightest minds, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to affect change across the continent through their technology startups.“
Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree from a recognized University or Technical College or demonstrate equivalent experience. Business or corporate work experience, coupled with a strong passion for starting a software company in Africa, is what will truly place the candidate in a unique position to be successful in this opportunity.
In addition, candidates should demonstrate excellent soft skills, including leadership qualities and effective communication skills.
Key dates for applicants:
- Application deadline: March 18, 2024
- Final interviews: April & May 2024 in Accra, Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi and Johannesburg (exact dates to be confirmed later)
- Training Program Start: August 2024 in Accra, Ghana
Applications should be made through:
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