Application Deadline: July 10th, 2022
MEST Express is an acceleration program focused on providing investment-readiness support to early and growth-stage startups in Ghana. It is designed to deliver hands-on business interventions that are focused on rapid practical application and observable business outcomes. The program works with founders to ensure their businesses are poised for growth and increased impact.
After 20 weeks of hands-on expert-led workshops and mentorship, startups in each cohort have the opportunity to participate in a pitching session where top-performing ventures receive equity-free grant funding.
Benefits:
Capital
Top-performing startups receive equity-free grant funding for sustained growth
Know-how
Learn & apply strategies focused on rapid application & tangible outcomes
Mentorship
Get mentorship from industry professionals and sector experts
Network access
Get access to our community of experts, investors and founders
Businesses MEST Express Support
- Early to growth stage Ghanaian startups
- 1-3 years in operation
- Technology or tech-enabled
- $100k or less in funding
- Proven problem-solution fit
- Generating revenue
- Can demonstrate traction
- Any business model
Program Focus Areas
- Funding & Investment readiness
- Risk Management and Crisis Resilience
- Product Management & Positioning
- Business and Revenue Modelling
- Sales & Customer Acquisition
- Market Research & Competitive Analysis
- Marketing & Brand awareness
- Organizational Structuring
Timeline:
- Kumasi cohort
- Applications open – 5th April, 2022
- Applications close – 8th May, 2022
- Program begins – 6th June, 2022
- Program ends – 26th August, 2022
- Accra cohort
- Applications open – 2nd May, 2022
- Applications close – 10th July, 2022
- Program begins – 1st August, 2022
- Program ends – 17th December, 2022
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the MEST Express Acceleration Program