Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024
Applications are now open for the prestigious Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024! As MEST continues to shape Africa’s tech ecosystem, the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) stands as the continent’s leading pitch competition for emerging tech entrepreneurs.
This premier event convenes key stakeholders from across Africa and the globe to showcase innovative ideas, share insights, and drive growth in the tech industry. Join the MAC 2024 to elevate your startup and be part of Africa’s thriving tech scene.
This year will mark the 6th edition of MAC. MEST will provide the winning startup with investment capital, coaching and access to a global network of resources and partners as they build and scale successful businesses that add value to African economies and livelihoods.
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This year, contestants for MAC will be based in West Africa with a focus on the following key markets: Benin, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and Togo. For the first time, MAC will also place a sectoral emphasis on agri-tech, recognizing its immense potential to drive sustainable development and economic growth in Africa.
Benefits
- The Grand Prize of MAC 2024 is $50,000 in equity investment, access to MEST Portfolio resources and strategic partnerships, 1-year professional business coaching in addition to other benefits and prizes for the overall winner.
- Finalists will be fully sponsored with travel to and from Accra, housing, and transport for the final pitch day in December 2024. Please plan to arrive in Accra a few days before.
Eligibility
- Open to early-stage Agritech startup
- Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5k
- Funding raised: $0 to $1M cumulative
- Years in existence: 3 years and below
- Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue
- Must be operating in one of the 14 MAC countries (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and Togo)
- Founding team: At least 2 founding team members
- Registered in Delaware (This is preferred)
- Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc…)
- All participants must pitch in English
Summary
| Type: | Competitions |
| For: | Entrepreneurs, Startups / SMEs in Africa |
| Host Country: | Accra |
| Status: | ✅ Active |
| Deadline: | October 4, 2024 |
| Reward: | $50,000 in investment, free travel |
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| Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
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