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THE MILKEN-PENN GSE EDUCATION BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

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Application Deadline: 19 February, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is considered the most prestigious and well-funded competition of its kind, attracting innovative ideas from around the world. Since 2010, the competition has awarded more than $2 million in cash and prizes.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) is open to applicants worldwide addressing educational inequities through innovation.

They welcome education ventures with innovative solutions to educational inequity from around the world, especially those ventures founded by and serving individuals from marginalized and historically underrepresented communities. They encourage applicants working in every conceivable educational setting–from early childhood through corporate and adult training. They also welcome both nonprofit and for-profit submissions.

Finalists get targeted venture development support from a strategic advisor, opportunities for in-person networking with investors and potential customers.

BENEFIT:

Up to $80,000 worth of prizes to be won in these caterogies:

$40,000: Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation Grand Prize

$25,000: Cognativ Inc. Prize

$10,000: Magnitude Digital Prize

$5,000: Audience Choice Prize presented by Osage Venture Partners

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FULLY SPONSORED MELTWATER ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (MEST) AFRICA ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS.

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Application Deadline: 18th March 2024

LOCATION: Ghana

The MEST Training Program is a one year, fully sponsored, graduate-level program in tech entrepreneurship. During this full-time and fully sponsored program, Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) expand their skills and knowledge in software development, business, and communications while developing viable businesses.  The program culminates in an investor pitch with the opportunity to receive seed funding and enter MEST’s portfolio for company incubation. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Passion : A deep passion for starting a software company in Africa

Experience: Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience

Education: A degree from a top university or Technical College (or equivalent experience)

Soft Skills: Confident with great leadership qualities, ability to work well with others, and communicate effectively

Commitment to the program: Successful applicants should be ready to commit to a full residential program for a whole year

The goal at MEST is to create wealth and jobs on the continent. Our recruitment process seeks to identify the exceptionally talented and ambitious people with a strong desire to build a scalable software company in Africa

Visit the application portal and create an account

Complete the required assessment

Take an aptitude test

Fill and submit the MEST Training Program application form

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BENEFIT:

EITs receive a full scholarship covering program costs, including housing, transportation, and meals.

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