Funding
MEST AI Startup Program 2027 (Fully-funded)
MEST AI Startup Program
Summary
MEST AI Startup Program 2027. Since 2008, MEST’s Training Program has been at the forefront of nurturing Africa’s tech talent in software entrepreneurship.
Eligibility
Education: Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent experienceAge: 21-35Experience: Demonstrated software development experience, basic understanding of AI, strong interest in entrepreneurshipMindset: Entrepreneurial, innovative, problem-solving, lifelong learner, ready for high-intensity startup environmentCitizenship: West or East African citizen. (Note: Nationals outside of the core recruitment countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya must be able, at their own cost, to travel to one of the core countries for in-person interviews, if shortlisted.)Availability: Fully committed for up to 12 months (7-month training + 4-month incubation) plus desire to pursue entrepreneurship full-time afterward Preferred Skills Strong ability to work in cross-functional and cross-cultural teamsExperience in AI innovationInterest in global market expansionPrevious entrepreneurial experience Application Click here to apply For more information, visitMEST AI Startup Program.
Benefits
The MEST AI Startup Program is fully-sponsored and requires no financial payments to MEST. This is a full-time residential program that requires you to commit to full participation for a minimum of 7 months of training and, if selected, an additional 4 months of incubation. Eligibility Education: Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent experienceAge: 21-35Experience: Demonstrated software development experience, basic understanding of AI, strong interest in entrepreneurshipMindset: Entrepreneurial, innovative, problem-solving, lifelong learner, ready for high-intensity startup environmentCitizenship: West or East African citizen. (Note: Nationals outside of the core recruitment countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya must be able, at their own cost, to travel to one of the core countries for in-person interviews, if shortlisted.)Availability: Fully committed for up to 12 months (7-month training + 4-month incubation) plus desire to pursue entrepreneurship full-time afterward
Requirements
Click here to apply For more information, visitMEST AI Startup Program.
Application process
Apply via official link: https://mestaistartupprogram.smapply.us/prog/mest_ai_startup_program_class_of_2027/