Applications For MEST Class Of 2020 Now Open (Fully-Funded)

The MEST Training Program is a graduate-level, 1-year entrepreneurial course in business, communications and software development grounded in hands-on projects. Entrepreneurs-in-training (EITs) form teams at MEST and pitch for the chance to receive seed funding.

Applications for MEST Class of 2020 Now Open (Fully-funded)While applications are accepted from candidates based all over Africa, group interviews are held in five core countries: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Cote d’Ivoire. All program and travel costs for accepted EITs are covered by MEST.

The year-long training programme provides Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) with MBA-level entrepreneurship training in business, software development and communications. While diving deep into fundamental business and technology concepts, EITs complete 3 Capstones per year – they form teams, come up with an idea, build and validate a product, attain customers and pitch the idea in front of our board.

The year culminates in a final exam in the form of an investor pitch, after which some companies will receive seed funding and enter the MEST Incubator.

Eligibility:

  • An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to start a company
  • Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Proven academic excellence
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Ability to meet goals and deadlines
  • Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation
  • Confidence and independent thinking
  • Excellent people skills

Successful applicants must have the following:

  • Passion: A deep passion for starting a software company.
  • Experience: Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience.
  • Education: A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience).

Benefits:

The MEST program is fully funded, including free tuition, room and board, 3 meals per day and a small monthly stipend.

How to Apply:

To get started, click here https://mest.submittable.com/submit/bc1f1506-59fa-4abc-b025-bb8819ce4c73/the-mest-training-program-class-of-2021

Application Deadline:

7th February 2020.