Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
MEST logo | |
| Founder | Jørn Lyseggen |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 |
| Mission | Create jobs in Africa |
| Budget | $2 million/year |
| Owner | Meltwater Foundation |
| Location | , |
| Website | meltwater |
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is an Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, seed fund, and incubator headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The three-phased institution was founded in 2008 to provide training, investment, and mentoring for aspiring technology entrepreneurs with the goal of creating globally successful companies that create wealth and jobs locally in Africa.
Over 80 African tech companies have been launched through MEST Africa including Meqasa, Kudobuzz, Asoriba, Complete Farmer, TroTro Tractor, BezoMoney
Since launching in 2008, MEST backed startups have been acquired by investors, or recognized internationally by organisations such as Techstars, 500 Startups, Y Combinator and at events like the LAUNCH Conference in San Francisco.