Launched in 2008 by Meltwater Founder & CEO Jorn Lyseggen, MEST is a Pan-African training program, seed fund, incubator, and hub for technology entrepreneurs across Africa. We provide critical skills training in software development, business, and communications, with headquarters in Accra, Ghana, and funding from the Meltwater Foundation — the non-profit arm of Meltwater, a global leader in media intelligence.
MEST AI Startup Program Overview
The MEST AI Startup Program is an up to 12-month immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to build and scale globally competitive AI startups.
The seven-month startup program is a hands-on, activity-based experience where participants:
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