Deadline: 18th March 2024.
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.
Benefits
- Practical Skills Development – EITs validate, build, test, and pitch ideas in a fail-safe environment, promoting hands-on learning and resilience.
- Strategic Mentorship – EITs access community and industry experts for tailored guidance, fostering individual and team development.
- Comprehensive Sponsorship – EITs receive a full scholarship covering program costs, including housing, transportation, and meals.
- Industry-Backed Learning – EITs learn from experienced experts and professionals across industries, gaining diverse insights throughout the program.
Eligibility
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit and a deep desire to start a software company
- A degree from a top university or Technical College or equivalent experience with at least two (2) years corporate and startup experience (preferred)
- Deep skills in either communications, business or software development
- Young persons between the ages of 18-35, who are passionate about tech and entrepreneurship
- Should be ready to commit to a full-time, fully residential program for 12 months in Accra, Ghana
- Disciplined, motivated self-starter who can work and deliver on assignments and projects – demonstrate this by completing the required assessment and MEST’s rigorous recruitment process
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Ability to work well in teams, proven academic or professional excellence
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Confident and independent thinking
- Excellent people skills
Curriculum Sample
Software Development
- Core Programming Languages
- Web Development
- Mobile Development
- Software Engineering
- UI/UX
Business
- Market Research
- Lean Startup Methodology
- Design Thinking
- Product Development and Innovation
- Revenue and Business Modeling
- Financial Management and Investments
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Metrics and Measurements
Marketing & Communications
- Branding and Communications
- Marketing and Growth Hacking
- Investor Pitching
- Team Management and Leadership
Application Process
- 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
- Interviews
- Offer
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