MEST Africa Entrepreneurial Training Program 2019 for Pan-African Tech Entrepreneurs (fully sponsored)

*Deadline: February 8, 2019*

The MEST Africa Entrepreneurial Training Program 2019
is open for applications. Apply to join the next cohort of aspiring
Pan-African tech entrepreneurs for a 1-year training program, access to
global mentors, and the chance to receive seed funding.

MEST offers a fully sponsored 12-month graduate-level entrepreneurial
training in business, communications and software development, including
extensive hands-on project work, culminating in a final pitch and the
chance to receive seed funding.

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*

Successful applicants have the following:

  * A deep passion for starting a software company
  * Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
  * A degree from a top University or Technical College (or equivalent
    experience)

They’re looking for ambitious, driven entrepreneurs looking to build the
next generation of globally successful software companies.

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

  * They’re looking for business-oriented applicants who are interested
    in learning how to start a software company.
  * While it’s not a requirement to have previous coding experience, a
    strong interest in learning about technology is a must.
  * They’ve designed the MEST programme to give you the business and
    technical skills you’ll need to start a successful company.

*Application*

Do you have what it takes to launch your own globally successful
software company? Go ahead to start your application!

*Click here to apply*

For more information, visit  MEST Africa