Application Currently on for MEST Entrepreneurial Training Programme for Candidates With Passion to Start Software Companies

Do you have a deep passion to start a software company coupled with an entrepreneurial or corporate work experience with a degree from a top University or Technical College (equivalent experience)? Then this opportunity might just make your dream come.

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is currently calling for applications into its year-long training programme which provides Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) with MBA-level entrepreneurship training in business, software development and communications.

The programme also offers extensive hands-on project work, culminating in a Final Pitch and the chance to receive seed funding.

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.

Personal Qualities Needed in Applicants:

• An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company
• Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to work well in teams and demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
• Confidence and independent thinking
• Excellent people skills
• Proven academic excellence

All applicants are to note the following:

• Recruitment locations : Final recruitment takes place in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Cote d’Ivoire.
• Honesty is the best policy:All participants must provide personal information that is true and accurate.
• 100% Commitment: Accepted candidates must be able to commit to spending a year in Accra, Ghana at the MEST training program starting August.
• Fully funded program:The MEST program is fully funded, including free tuition, room and board, 3 meals per day and a small monthly stipend.

Application Timeline:

• Application Period: Applications are accepted online year-round. Applications for the August intake close in May*, after which they open for the following intake.
• Invitation: Qualified applicants will receive an invitation for a telephone interview with a member of the MEST team.
• Screening: Applicants who pass the telephone screening will be invited to sit for a written exam in the nearest test center in their home country.
• Interview Process: In-person group and individual interviews take place in South Africa in February; and in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire in May and June each year.
• Offers: Offers are sent out by end of July each year.
• Beginning of training: Training starts in August each year.

Interested candidates can apply here