Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 oppor4u 0 Comments

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), a renowned institution for tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, is pleased to announce that applications for the Class of 2025 are now open. This fully sponsored program, spanning 12 months and based in Accra, offers a distinctive training experience to aspiring entrepreneurs, enabling them to transform their ideas into successful startup businesses. The program encompasses various modules such as software development, go-to-market strategies, sales strategies, UI/UX Design, communications, and more.

Benefits

The comprehensive one-year training program aims to equip candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pitch their startup ideas for funding and launch businesses that address local and global challenges through software technology.
Participants will have the privilege of benefiting from an extensive curriculum and mentorship provided by industry leaders and international experts.
This invaluable guidance will culminate in the opportunity to secure seed funding and business incubation for their tech/software startup.
MEST’s impact is evident in its successful training of over 1,000 entrepreneurs and the establishment of more than 90 funded startups across the continent, showcasing its unwavering commitment to nurturing pan-African tech talent.

Emily Fiagbedzi, Director of the MEST Training Program, expressed the institution’s mission to empower the next generation of African tech innovators. She emphasized the Class of 2025 as an exciting prospect to nurture and elevate the brightest minds, equipping them with the necessary skills and resources to drive impactful change across the continent through their tech startups.

Eligibility

Applicants are required to possess a degree from a reputable University or Technical College, or demonstrate equivalent experience.
To truly stand out in this opportunity, candidates should have entrepreneurial or corporate work experience, along with a strong passion for lauBenefits
nching a software company in Africa.
It is also important for candidates to exhibit exceptional soft skills, including leadership qualities and effective communication abilities.

Application

Here are the 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
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