Are you an ambitious, driven entrepreneur looking to build the next generation of globally successful software company? The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is looking for business-oriented applicants who are interested in learning how to start a software company.
While it’s not a requirement to have previous coding experience, a strong interest in learning about technology is a must. MEST has designed the programme to give you the business and technical skills you’ll need to start a successful company.
About the Programme:
The year-long training programme provides Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) with MBA-level entrepreneurship training in business, software development and communications.
While diving deep into fundamental business and technology concepts, EITs complete 3 Capstones per year – they form teams, come up with an idea, build and validate a product, attain customers and pitch the idea in front of our board.
The year culminates in a final exam in the form of an investor pitch, after which some companies will receive seed funding and enter the MEST Incubator.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the programme, applicants need to meet the following requirements:
- From an African country
- A deep passion for starting a software company
- Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
- A degree from a top University or Technical College (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to commit a year in Accra, Ghana participating in the training programme starting August 2019.
- Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation
- Excellent people skills
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Ability to work well in teams
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Confidence and independent thinking
Benefits:
- This cohort of MEST trainees will also be eligible to receive seed funding of US$50,000 UP TO US$100,000.
- The Entrepreneurs-in-training (EiTs) accepted into the programme will receive a number of benefits. Namely, they will receive housing accommodation for a year in Ghana and three meals a day as well as a small monthly stipend.
How to Apply:
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Application Deadline:
February 8th, 2019.