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Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025

The 2025 edition turned its focus to FinTech; spotlighting startups and embedded financial solutions driving inclusion, smarter payments, and digital transformation across Africa’s economies

Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has been named the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025 (https://Meltwater.org), following a high-energy Grand Finale at Innovation City, Cape Town on November 26, 2025. Led by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered by Absa Group, the MEST…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology and Absa Announce Top 10 Finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025

The Top 10 finalists will advance to the Grand Finale in Cape Town on November 26, 2025, where one winning startup will receive USD $50,000 in equity investment

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org), in partnership with Absa, has announced the top 10 finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025 — the Pan-African pitch competition spotlighting and investing in early-stage startups shaping the future of technology across the continent. After two days of intensive…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Absa Announce 20 Semi-finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025

The partnership underscores a shared commitment to empowering entrepreneurs who are redefining financial access for individuals and businesses alike

Twenty startups have been named semi-finalists in the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, announced today by MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org) in partnership with Absa, highlighting the continent’s most promising ventures in FinTech and other high-value chain solutions. Now in its 7th edition, the Challenge brings to life the theme “You Build, We Scale”…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) launches the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 in partnership with Absa

Unlocking new growth pathways for Africa’s FinTech founders

The  Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org/) today opened applications for the 7th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC 2025), a pan-African pitch competition that equips high-potential startups with funding and hands-on support. This year’s edition is dedicated exclusively to FinTech startups, spotlighting founders who are reimagining…

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Applications Open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startup Program - Africa’s Launchpad for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Founders

The top ventures then advance to a four-month incubation period, where they refine their products, secure market traction, and sharpen their go-to-market strategies

 The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training and early to growth stage startup support, has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training Program; the MEST AI Startup Program. This bold redesign of MEST’s flagship Training Program is built to prepare Africa’s…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Mastercard Foundation Announce Selection of 12 Companies for Second Cohort of EdTech Fellowship in Ghana

This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise

MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of…

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SAYeTECH Wins the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024, Securing $50,000 in Funding

The MAC 2024 grand finale marked the culmination of the competition, which celebrated innovative AgriTech solutions driving change in West Africa

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org) has announced SAYeTECH (https://SAYeTECH.io) as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2024. The MAC 2024 grand finale marked the culmination of the competition, which celebrated innovative AgriTech solutions driving change in West Africa. Hosted in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy in…

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Applications Now Open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2024

’Find Your Soil’, Nurture Your AgriTech Innovation and Win $50,000 in Equity Funding

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa.  In…

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Koa Academy Wins Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Challenge 2023, Securing $50,000 Investment

In a thrilling showcase of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit, Koa Academy from South Africa stood out at the MEST Africa Challenge finale in Accra, Ghana, surpassing contenders from across the continent

MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), a leading Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, proudly announces Koa Academy (www.KoaAcademy.com) as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment after a competitive pitch battle among Africa's brightest tech innovators. In a thrilling showcase of…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) is Now Accepting Applications for the Class of 2025

The one year training program is designed to make interested candidates ready to pitch their startup ideas for funding and launch businesses that solve local and global problems through software technology

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://Meltwater.org/), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, announces the opening of applications for the  Class of 2025. This 12 month, fully sponsored program, based in Accra, offers a unique training program to help budding entrepreneurs transform their ideas into viable…