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Navigating the Africa-wide tech ecosystem through news, lessons learned, and best practices from entrepreneurs, investors, and hubs across the tech ecosystem. Produced by MEST Africa.

Gain Tech Skills & More!

Gain Tech Skills & More!

Apply for the 12-month MEST Training Program (Class of 2024)
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MEST Africa
Dec 12, 2022
6 Impact-driven Ghanaian startups receive $30,000 and benefit from a new accelerator model in the…

6 Impact-driven Ghanaian startups receive $30,000 and benefit from a new accelerator model in the…

After a rigorous selection process, six impact-driven startups have been selected to take part in MEST Express Accelerator’s first-ever…
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MEST Africa
Sep 20, 2022
How MEST is Helping Ghanaian SMEs Scale

How MEST is Helping Ghanaian SMEs Scale

It’s been an incredible year so far for the companies participating in the current MEST Scale accelerator for SMEs. Over the past few…
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MEST Africa
Sep 18, 2022
Research Report: The Ghanaian Ecosystem of Tech Startups and SMEs

Research Report: The Ghanaian Ecosystem of Tech Startups and SMEs

Ghana has been identified as one of the fastest growing economies in Africa with the potential to do much more with its stable political…
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MEST Africa
Jul 4, 2022
When is the right time to introduce kids to technology for learning?

When is the right time to introduce kids to technology for learning?

An EdTech Monday Conversation brought to you by MEST Africa and Mastercard Foundation
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MEST Africa
May 6, 2022
Pre-MEST Program kicks off with more cohorts than ever this year!

Pre-MEST Program kicks off with more cohorts than ever this year!

Pre-MEST addresses the tech talent pipeline shortage with digital skills training and job linkages.
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MEST Africa
Apr 14, 2022
MEST Express Accelerator grant fund winners are shaking things up in the Ghanaian tech ecosystem

MEST Express Accelerator grant fund winners are shaking things up in the Ghanaian tech ecosystem

When we first launched the MEST Express Accelerator in late 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had been a new reality for several months…
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MEST Africa
Apr 8, 2022
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Product Life-cycle Management (PLM) in a Nutshell

Product Life-cycle Management (PLM) in a Nutshell

In my previous article, we briefly touched on the roles and responsibilities of a Product Manager (PM), and we attempted to clarify the…
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Ulrich Mabou
Oct 7, 2019
Farming in the Next Decade

Farming in the Next Decade

Revolutionizing Africa’s agriculture value chain to feed the next billion.
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MEST Africa
Jan 28, 2020
For every minute in a pitch, take one hour to prepare.

For every minute in a pitch, take one hour to prepare.

In this post, we’ll give you direct guidance on things to consider when approaching your investor fundraising period.
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MEST Africa
Oct 25, 2021
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