2023 MEST Africa Challenge

Eligibility criteria.

  • Early stage technology startup
  • Operational  in either Ghana, Kenya, Senegal ,Nigeria and South Africa.
  • 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
  • Founding team :At least 2 founding team members
  • Registered in Delaware(This is preferred)
  • Any industry
  • Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C,B2G Etc)
  • Any participant must pitch in English.

Timeline.

  • Applications open on 28th August 2023.
  • Applications close on 9th October 2023.
  • Regional Finalist Announcement : 3rd November 2023.
  • Regional Finalists : 20th November - 24th November 2023.
  • Finalist announcement :27th November 2023
  • Final Demo day :December 2023

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