Meltwater Entreprenuerial School Of Technology (MEST)

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) and the MEST Incubator program provide training, investment and mentoring for aspiring technology entrepreneurs with the goal of creating globally successful companies that create wealth and jobs locally in Africa.

Established in Ghana in 2008, MEST offers aspiring African entrepreneurs a fully sponsored two year, intensive full-time program. Sourced from the top graduates of local universities, 20+ of these Entrepreneurs-In-Training (EITs) are selected each year and receive comprehensive training across the spectrum of skills required to build successful tech businesses, including computer programming, software development, product management, finance, marketing, sales and leadership best practices.

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After completion of the program, the EITs have the opportunity to pitch a concept. Winning teams receive a seed round from the MEST incubator to pursue their idea.

*This is a curation of all Tech Hubs In Africa by Dignited.

About Onyait Odeke

Onyait Odeke is the VP of Branding & Marketing at Dignited. He sees himself as brave, bold, and courageous—traits that define both his creative work and leadership style. A photographer, law graduate, CIM affiliate, and social entrepreneur, Onyait is passionate about the power of ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) to drive sustainable progress across Africa.


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