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MEST opens 2024 applications for start-up competition

This year's competition aims to identify and promote noteworthy agri-tech businesses tackling key agricultural challenges in West Africa.
Staff Writer
3:20
Nov 30, 2020

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.
4:10
Oct 19, 2020

Catalyst Fund to support struggling businesses in Ghana

US$4.3 million commitment to support the financial resilience of MSEs.
3:00
Sep 21, 2018

MEST launches fourth incubator, tech hub in Nairobi

This will serve as the program's flagship East African space.
2:20
Sep 5, 2018

Startup uses analysis to sell African produce

Jetstream operates out of Accra and uses analytics to predict crop yields and streamline logistics.
2:50
Dec 11, 2017

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.
3:40
May 2, 2017

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.
1:30
Apr 25, 2017

French support for Ghana's tech startup ecosystem

MoU signed between Paris innovation and economic development agency and Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology.
2:10
Jan 19, 2017

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.
2:40
Dec 13, 2016

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.
1:30
Mar 29, 2016

MEST scouts for tech talent in SA

West African tech incubator looks further afield for would-be entrepreneurs.
1:50
Jan 18, 2016

Greater global interest in Africa's tech ecosystem - MEST

Startup community continues to secure funding as international focus shifts on continent's growth.