MEST Africa is Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025

January 16, 2024

MEST Africa is Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org/), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, announces the opening of applications for the Class of 2025.

This 12-month, fully sponsored program, based in Accra, offers a unique training program to help budding entrepreneurs transform their ideas into viable startup businesses through various modules including software development, go-to-market strategies, sales strategies, UI/UX Design, communications, and more.

The one-year training program is designed to make interested candidates ready to pitch their startup ideas for funding and launch businesses that solve local and global problems through software technology.

Participants will benefit from an extensive curriculum and mentorship by industry leaders and international experts, culminating in the chance to secure seed funding and business incubation for their tech/software startup. MEST’s impact is evident in its training of more than 1000 entrepreneurs and over 90 funded startups across the continent, a testament to its commitment to nurturing pan-African tech talent.

MEST Africa Challenge

“Our mission at MEST is to empower the next generation of African tech innovators,” said Emily Fiagbedzi, Director of the MEST Training Program. “The Class of 2025 presents an exciting opportunity to nurture and elevate the brightest minds, equipping them with the skills and resources needed to drive impactful change across the continent through their tech startups.”

Applicants must hold a degree from a reputable University or Technical College or demonstrate equivalent experience

Applicants must hold a degree from a reputable University or Technical College or demonstrate equivalent experience.

Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience, coupled with a fervent passion for launching a software company in Africa, is what will truly place the candidate in a unique position to be successful in this opportunity.

Additionally, candidates should showcase exceptional soft skills, including leadership qualities and effective communication abilities.

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 Commencement: August 2024 in Accra, Ghana

Successful candidates will receive the following:

Full-sponsorship to take the one-year program in Accra, Ghana
Training in software development, business, and communication skills
Build and scale a globally successful software business with a dynamic team

MEST Africa Class of 2025

Become part of a lasting global community and network
Receive world-class mentorship from tech experts and entrepreneurs
An opportunity to receive up to $100,000 in seed funding, and business incubation

Applicant Criteria:

Education: A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience)
Experience: Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
Passion: A deep passion for starting a software company in Africa
Commitment: Ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year
Soft Skills: Confident with great leadership qualities, people skills, and ability to communicate effectively