MEST Training Program Class of 2025

Summary:

The MEST Training Program Class of 2025 is currently accepting applications for a one-year, fully sponsored graduate-level program in tech entrepreneurship. The program provides Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) with comprehensive training in software development, business, and communications while supporting them in developing viable businesses. EITs have the opportunity to validate, build, test, and pitch their ideas in a fail-safe environment, with access to strategic mentorship, industry experts, and a full scholarship covering program costs. The program culminates in an investor pitch, with the chance to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation. Eligible applicants should be exceptionally talented and ambitious individuals with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa. They should have entrepreneurial or corporate work experience, a degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience), confidence, leadership qualities, and effective communication skills. The application deadline is March 19, 2024, and the program begins in August 2024 in Accra, Ghana.

1. Fellowship Type:

MEST Training Program Class of 2025

2. Application Requirements:

– Exceptionally talented and ambitious individuals with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa.
– Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience.
– Degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience).
– Confidence, leadership qualities, and effective communication skills.
– Ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year.

3. Fellowship Benefits:

– Rigorous entrepreneurial training, hands-on project work, and intentional mentoring.
– Practical Skills Development: Validating, building, testing, and pitching ideas in a fail-safe environment.
– Strategic Mentorship: Access to community and industry experts for tailored guidance.
– Comprehensive Sponsorship: Full scholarship covering program costs, including housing, transportation, and meals.
– Industry Backed Learning: Learning from experienced experts and professionals across industries.

4. Award:

Opportunity to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation.

5. Program Details:

A one-year, fully sponsored graduate-level program in tech entrepreneurship, providing training in software development, business, and communications.

6. Application Deadline:

March 19, 2024.

7. Program Start:

August 2024 in Accra, Ghana.

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