MEST Training Program in Africa

During this full-time and fully sponsored program, Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) expand their skills and knowledge in software development, business, and communications while developing viable businesses. The program culminates in an investor pitch with the opportunity to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation.

Program Curriculum Sample

• Software Development
  • Core Programming Languages
  • Web Development
  • Mobile Development
  • Software Engineering
  • UI/UX
• Business
  • Market Research
  • Lean Startup Methodology
  • Design Thinking
  • Product Development and Innovation
  • Revenue and Business Modeling
  • Financial Management and Investments
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Metrics and Measurements
• Marketing & Communications
  • Branding and Communications
  • Marketing and Growth Hacking
  • Investor Pitching
  • Team Management and Leadership

What to Expect in the Program?

• The Training program provides rigorous entrepreneurial training, extensive hands-on project work, and intentional mentoring designed to ensure EITs are equipped to develop world-class tech businesses.
  • Practical Skills Development: EITs validate, build, test, and pitch ideas in a fail-safe environment, promoting hands-on learning and resilience.
  • Strategic Mentorship: EITs access community and industry experts for tailored guidance, fostering individual and team development.
  • Comprehensive Sponsorship: EITs receive a full scholarship covering program costs, including housing, transportation, and meals.
  • Industry-Backed Learning: EITs learn from experienced experts and professionals across industries, gaining diverse insights throughout the program.

What they look for?

• The goal at MEST is to create wealth and jobs on the continent. The recruitment process seeks to identify the exceptionally talented and ambitious people with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa.
• Key Characteristics They Consider:
  • Passion
    • A deep passion for starting a software company in Africa
  • Experience
    • Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
  • Education
    • A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience)
  • Soft Skills
    • Confident with great leadership qualities, ability to work well with others, and communicate effectively
  • Commitment to the program
    • Successful applicants should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year

Candidate Profile

• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a deep desire to start a software company
• A degree from a top university or Technical College or equivalent experience with at least two (2) years corporate and startup experience (preferred)
• Deep skills in either communications, business or software development
• Young persons between the ages of 18-35, who are passionate about tech and entrepreneurship
• Should be ready to commit to a full-time, fully residential program for 12 months in Accra, Ghana
• Disciplined, motivated self-starter who can work and deliver on assignments and projects – demonstrate this by completing the required assessment and MEST’s rigorous recruitment process
• Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
• Ability to work well in teams, proven academic or professional excellence
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Confident and independent thinking
• Excellent people skills.

For more information, visit MEST.