MEST Africa Challenge
About
MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), is a Pan-African start-up pitch competition for startups who are ready to scale and expand into new markets. It was launched with the aim of providing a stage for technology startups to raise funding, build industry networks and gain global visibility. The MEST Africa Challenge is open to pre-seed to seed-stage technology startups in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya and South Africa, who will compete to win $50,000 in equity investment and a lifetime of support from MEST Africa’s global community. Eligibility Criteria: - 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 MEST Africa Challenge Markets (Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa) - Has been in operation for 2 years or less - Tech-enabled (software company) - Industry agnostic - Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc) - English only pitches *Francophone applicants must pitch in English
