The MEST Training Program is an intensive 12-month, full-time, fully sponsored program in which the cohort – known as Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) – complete a graduate-level course in software development, business, and communications, with a focus on practical implementation.
The course culminates with an investor pitch, with the chance to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation.
Table of Contents
What to expect
> Hands-on Projects
> Industry Experts
> Full Support
> Guest Lectures
Scope of Training
Software Development
Core Programming Languages
Scrum & Agile Development
Web Development
Mobile Development
Software Engineering
UI/UX
Business & Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
Business Modelling
Marketing
Market Research
Sales
Finance
Leadership
Communications
Lean Startup Methodology
Pitching & Investor Requirements
Market Research
Product Development and Innovation
Revenue and Business Modeling
Branding and Communications
Marketing and Growth Hacking
Financial Management and Investments
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Metrics and Measurements
Sales and Traction (achieving product/market fit)
Building Sustainable Teams
Preparing for investments
Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment process, therefore, seeks to identify only the most ambitious and ethical people with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa.
Key Characteristics Required
Passion – A deep passion for starting a software company in Africa
Experience – Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
Education – A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience)
Soft Skills – Confident with great leadership qualities, ability to work well with others, and communicate effectively
Commitment to the Program – Successful applicants should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year
Application Timeline
Applications open – 12th December 2022
Applications close – 26th February 2023
Final Interviews – April & May 2023 in Accra, Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi and Johannesburg
Training Program begins in August 2023 in Accra, Ghana
