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.”