Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology Opens Applications for Second AI Startup Program,
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded..
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has launched applications for its second fully-funded AI Startup Program, aimed at nurturing Africa's emerging AI entrepreneurs.
- The program offers seven months of immersive training and a subsequent four-month incubation period.
- Founders can secure up to $100,000 in pre-seed investment upon successful completion.
- Eligibility is open to African founders aged 21-35 in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya with software development experience.
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