MEST Express Acceleration Program for early & growth stage Ghanaian tech startups

MEST is now acception applications for the next MEST Express Acceleration Program for early & growth stage Ghanaian tech startups 2022. Apply Now!!!

MEST Express Acceleration Program for early & growth stage Ghanaian tech startups

MEST Express is an acceleration program focused on providing investment-readiness support to early and growth-stage startups in Ghana. It is designed to deliver hands-on business interventions that are focused on rapid practical application and observable business outcomes. The program works with founders to ensure their businesses are poised for growth and increased impact.

After 20 weeks of hands-on expert-led workshops and mentorship, startups in each cohort have the opportunity to participate in a pitching session where top-performing ventures receive equity-free grant funding.

See-AB InBev’s Beer Garage Accelerator Program 2022 for Entrepreneurs.

Benefits:

Capital

Top-performing startups receive equity-free grant funding for sustained growth

Know-how

Learn & apply strategies focused on rapid application & tangible outcomes

Mentorship

Get mentorship from industry professionals and sector experts

Network access

Get access to our community of experts, investors and founders

Businesses MEST Express Support

Early to growth stage Ghanaian startups
1-3 years in operation
Technology or tech-enabled
$100k or less in funding
Proven problem-solution fit
Generating revenue
Can demonstrate traction
Any business model

Program Focus Areas

Funding & Investment readiness
Risk Management and Crisis Resilience
Product Management & Positioning
Business and Revenue Modelling
Sales & Customer Acquisition
Market Research & Competitive Analysis
Marketing & Brand awareness
Organizational Structuring

Timeline:

Kumasi cohort
- Applications open – 5th April, 2022
- Applications close – 8th May, 2022
- Program begins – 6th June, 2022
- Program ends – 26th August, 2022
Accra cohort
- Applications open – 2nd May, 2022
- Applications close – 10th July, 2022
- Program begins – 1st August, 2022
- Program ends – 17th December, 2022