Get up to $50,000 in Equity with 2022 MEST Africa Challenge

The 2022 MEST Africa Challenge is officially open. Submit your entries before 30th August 2022 through the online portal.

Pre-seed to seed stage technology startups in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa are invited to apply to participate in the regional competitions to be held in these countries in October this year.

Two finalists will be selected from each country to participate in the final Demo Day Pitch event to be held in Accra, Ghana for the ultimate prize of $50,000 in equity.  

Eligibility Criteria for MEST Challenge 2022:

• Pre-seed or seed-stage (have raised $100k total or less cumulatively since inception)
• Currently generating revenue 
• Can demonstrate traction in one or more of the five MAC Markets (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal)
• Has been in operation for 2 years or less
• Tech-enabled (software company)
• Industry agnostic
• Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc…)

Key benefits of the program:

• Funding of up to $50,000
• Perk prizes from MEST Strategic Partners
• Global visibility
• Build your networks
• Professional coaching
• Mentorship from experts
• Join the global MEST Community for lifetime benefits

Speaking on the 2022 edition of the competition, MEST Africa’s Director of Portfolio, Melissa Nsiah said, “We are excited to bring back this competition to give more African Startups a platform to showcase and build on their unique value in an era where African startups and innovations are taking center stage and gaining global recognition and investments. We look forward to an invigorating season that will increase the drive towards building better business in Africa.”