MEST Africa Challenge for African Tech Startups 2023

Join us for the 5th year of the MEST Africa Challenge to unlock funding, mentorship, and unparalleled opportunities to propel your startup’s success.

This year, MAC is thrilled to bring even more excitement to early-stage entrepreneurs with startups based in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa.

As part of this prestigious competition, tech founders stand a chance to win the coveted USD 50,000 in equity, gain global recognition, and become part of MEST Africa’s lifelong supportive community.

About MEST Africa

MEST was launched by The Meltwater Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of Meltwater, in 2008. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Meltwater is a global leader in media intelligence and Outside Insight.

MEST is an Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa.

Benefits of MEST Africa Challenge 2023

1. Win $50,000: Stand the chance of winning $50,000 in equity
2. Global Visibility: Gain visibility from investors & potential partners
3. A lifetime of Support: Get lifetime benefits from MEST’s community
4. Partner Prizes: Win prizes and perks from MEST strategic partners

Requirements for MEST Africa Challenge 2023

1. Monthly Recurring Revenue: $5k+
2. Funding raised: Cumulative $1M or less
3. Years of existence: 3 years and below
4. Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue
5. Founding team: At least 2 founding team members
6. Registered in Delaware (This is preferred)
7. Demonstrated traction in MAC Markets (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal)

How to Apply

October 9, 2023.