Pan-African Fintech accelerator opens to growth-stage tech start-ups
MEST and SANAD Fund launch six-month virtual programme, open to Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
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Catalyst Fund to support struggling businesses in Ghana
US$4.3 million commitment to support the financial resilience of MSEs.
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MEST launches fourth incubator, tech hub in Nairobi
This will serve as the program's flagship East African space.
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Startup uses analysis to sell African produce
Jetstream operates out of Accra and uses analytics to predict crop yields and streamline logistics.
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2017, a bumper year for African tech start-ups
Aaron Fu, MD of the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) discusses the year that has been for Africa's tech space and prospects for tech entrepreneurs going forward.
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Investors back 16.8% more African tech startups
2016 report reflects a year-on-year increase in the number of tech startups that managed to secure funding.
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French support for Ghana's tech startup ecosystem
MoU signed between Paris innovation and economic development agency and Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology.
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MEST begins tech startup recruitment for US$100,000 opportunity
Recently expanded startup funding and training program is reaching out to South African techies starting this week.
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Côte d'Ivoire's ripening tech scene lures Pan-African incubator
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology says its latest expansion drive is enhanced by the potential of Ivory Coast's ICT sector.
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MEST scouts for tech talent in SA
West African tech incubator looks further afield for would-be entrepreneurs.
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Greater global interest in Africa's tech ecosystem - MEST
Startup community continues to secure funding as international focus shifts on continent's growth.
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Samsung and MEST Incubator partner to support startups in West Africa
Alliance aims to empower startups with access to tech, investment opportunities.