Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is calling techies and entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa & Ivory Coast to join its next dynamic cohort of trainees, with the opportunity to become world-class software developers and receive funding for their tech startups by entering the fully sponsored year-long program in Accra, Ghana which begins August 2017.
Joining the program exposes the entrepreneurs to new and diverse cultures, builds them to become globally competitive, and makes them eligible to receive seed-funding of USD $50,000 – $100,000 from the Meltwater Foundation.
Recruiting from South Africa, in addition to Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Cote D’ivoire is a deliberate move by MEST to create a pan-African network and curate a rich pool of talent and ideas. MEST aims to increase the rate of entrepreneurship adoption amongst African youth, drive more external investment to the continent, and in 2018 launch an Incubator in Johannesburg or Cape Town for MEST-graduated South African entrepreneurs to build a base and work on home soil.
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The entrepreneurs-in-training (EITs) who are accepted into MEST also receive perks that allow them to focus 100% on building globally successful software companies: housing accommodation for a year in Ghana, three meals a day, and a small monthly stipend.
All interested and eligible applicants must:
– Have deep passion to build a globally successful software company
– Have several years entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
– Be able to commit spending a year in Accra, Ghana participating in the MEST training program starting August 2017
Think you’re a perfect fit for MEST or know someone who is? Start the application process HERE or contact recruitment@meltwater.org.
wornderful initiatiative
am an agile dev n Looking forward to learn more from MEST
Go for it and good luck. If you need any clarification, we can help you here. There are many that have taken this opportunity and most are doing great. Good luck
make sure you apply before deadline then. Good luck
it is a welcoming development around Africa.
@Sanuth, absolutely. They are doing a great job
@Sanuth, absolutely. They are doing a great job
I have taken the Discover MEST Test and submitted my Application Form but I’d like to know how soon shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the Aptitude Test?
@Sanya: that will be communicated via email. The deadline is still in two days so you need to give them small time to complete the phase they are now. Alternatively, you can email MEST directly and ask them via info (at) meltwater.org
Thank you for your prompt response! I look forward to receiving your mail.
Thanks tekedia.com for sharing. I love you guys for posting these applications and competitions
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