Application Deadline: October 4, 2024
LOCATION: Norway
As MEST continues to deepen her influence on Africa’s tech landscape, the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) remains Africa’s premier pitch competition for Africa’s emerging tech entrepreneurs, bringing together relevant stakeholders all across the continent and globe to learn more about the happenings on the tech scene. This year will mark the 6th edition of MAC. MEST will provide the winning startup with investment capital, coaching and access to a global network of resources and partners as they build and scale successful businesses that add value to African economies and livelihoods.
ELIGIBILITY:
Early-stage Agritech startup
Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5k
Funding raised: $0 to $1M cumulative
Years in existence: 3 years and below
Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue
Must be operating in one of the 14 MAC countries (Benin, Cape Verde, Côte D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Mali and Togo)
Founding team: At least 2 founding team members
Registered in Delaware (This is preferred)
Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc…)
All participants must pitch in English
BENEFIT:
The Grand Prize of MAC 2024 is $50,000 in equity investment, access to MEST Portfolio resources and strategic partnerships, 1 year professional business coaching in addition to other benefits and prizes for the overall winner.
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