Updated: June 13, 2026
Bootcamp
Incubator
Education
Software
Mest
Founded 2008 · Nairobi, Nigeria
Africa-wide technology entrepreneur training program, internal seed fund, and network of hubs offering incubation for technology startups in Africa.
Total investments
57
Successful exits
5
About the program
Program type
Description
Founded in Ghana in 2008, MEST provides critical skills training, funding, and support in software development, business, and communications to Africa’s tech entrepreneurs. Hubs are located in Accra, Lagos, Cape Town, and Nairobi. Join us in providing opportunity to the next generation of world-class software entrepreneurs from Africa!
Founded2008
Location
Key dates
Duration1 year
Investment offer
Funding requirements
We invest in startups.