"Apply now: MEST Africa Challenge 2023 for Tech Startups"

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Application deadline: October 9, 2023

This year, MEST Africa is thrilled to bring even more excitement to early-stage entrepreneurs with startups based in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa. As part of this prestigious competition, tech founders stand a chance to win the coveted USD 50,000 in equity, gain global recognition, and become part of MEST Africa’s lifelong supportive community. Become a part of Africa’s burgeoning tech entrepreneurs and innovators by showcasing your groundbreaking innovation at Africa’s leading startup pitch competition. Take your business to new heights with us!

MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) is a Pan-African pitch competition for early-stage technology startups seeking to ramp up traction and growth. Launched with the aim of providing a stage for technology startups to raise funding, build industry networks, and gain global visibility, the competition has grown to become a key establishment in Africa’s startup technology industry, offering an unprecedented global platform to hundreds of entrepreneurs from all over Africa.

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Key Benefits of the MEST Africa Challenge

  • Stand the chance of winning $50,000 in equity.
  • Gain visibility from investors and potential partners.
  • Get lifetime benefits from MEST’s community.
  • Win prizes and perks from MEST strategic partners.

Eligibility Criteria

Your business must be an early-stage technology startup based in at least one of the 5 countries where we will hold the Regional Finals (Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya) with the following characteristics:

  • Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5,000.
  • Funding Raised: Cumulative $1 million or less.
  • Years in Existence: 3 years and below.
  • Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue.
  • Founding Team: At least 2 founding team members.
  • Registered in Delaware (This is preferred).

Video Pitch Guideline

  • The video should not exceed 3 minutes in duration and can be recorded using a mobile phone.
  • The applicant is required to be on camera for the pitch. This means that animated videos, videos with text and a voiceover, etc., cannot be used for the pitch.
  • Video quality will not be a scoring factor; the emphasis will be on the content of the pitch. However, the applicant must ensure that they are clearly visible and audible in the video.
  • The pitch must be delivered in English.

Competition Stages

  • Complete an online application.
  • Submit a pitch deck and a 3-minute video pitch.
  • Selection of the top 10 finalists from each country.
  • Virtual Regional Finals competition held for each country.
  • Selection of the top 5 startups (1 from each country).
  • The top 5 compete at the grand finale and Demo Day.

Ignite your startup journey with the MEST Africa Challenge 2023. Apply today and set your business on the path to unprecedented success!


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