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MEST
MEST AI Startup Incubation Program
Amount
$100,000
Pre-seed investment
Deadline
Jul 20, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Age must be between 21 and 35
✓West or East African citizenship required
✓Bachelor's degree, diploma, or equivalent required
✓Software development experience and AI knowledge needed
✓Must commit fully for up to 12 months
What it takes
Complete the Program Eligibility Screening to confirm you meet core eligibility criteria and unlock the full application.
Fill out the Application Form, sharing demographic information, your skills and interests, and uploading a short personal statement video.
Complete a Required Assessment evaluating your technical, business, and interpersonal skills.
If shortlisted, attend in-person interviews and a Group Challenge in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, or Kenya.
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