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MEST Africa

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Accra, Ghana · In person

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Fully Funded

Tuition, housing & stipend

$30M+

Raised by Alumni

VC-backed startups

12 Mos

Fellowship Length

Intensive residential

<3%

Selectivity

Competitive admission

About

A 12-month fully funded software entrepreneurship fellowship in Accra that equips technical founders to launch VC-backed companies.

Highlights

  • 100% fully funded fellowship including tuition, housing, and monthly stipend
  • Over $30M raised by MEST portfolio companies
  • Pan-African cohort representing 12+ nationalities

Is MEST Africa right for you?

Best for
  • Aspiring technical and business co-founders who want to start a venture
  • Engineers seeking to learn product strategy and startup fundraising
  • Builders willing to relocate to Accra for 12 months
Strengths
  • Comprehensive full-ride funding with zero out-of-pocket costs
  • Direct seed funding opportunities upon cohort completion
  • Mentorship from Silicon Valley and European tech executives
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  • Intensely competitive admissions (<3% acceptance rate)
  • Requires full-time residential commitment in Accra, Ghana

Facilities

  • Full-Ride Fellowship
  • Residential Campus in Accra
  • Pre-Seed Investment Fund
  • Global Mentor Network
  • Incubator Co-Working
  • Demo Day Showcase

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