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Applications for the MEST AI Startup Program are now open.

Our flagship, fully-funded 12-month program is designed for ambitious founders across West and East Africa ready to build with those shaping what’s next.

What to expect:

7 months of hands-on AI training and product development
Up to 4 months of guided incubation
Potential access to seed funding

If you are between 21–35, passionate about problem-solving, and ready to build solutions that can scale beyond Africa, this is your opportunity.

Apply now : https://t.co/pBKtyC1Tt8

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Hear what some students of The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) ccommunity had to say about Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Share your thoughts in the comments.

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#EdTechMondays #EdTechMondaysGhana
#DigitalTransformation
#FutureOfLearning.

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August just clocked in...
How are you showing up?

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From work updates to friendly competition, great laughs, and good food, this month’s Town Hall had it all. 🙌

A huge thank you to our Finance, HR, and Operations teams for making it all happen!

And kudos to the Marketing and Communications team (the best team 😏) for winning the movie trivia.

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Congratulations to Omaya Care, from Cohort 1 of the MEST AI Startup Program. They won First Place at the Ghana AI Innovation Challenge at the Ghana AI Summit and Awards.

7 months into their training at MEST, their startup is already winning awards.

Omaya Care is a postpartum care service that checks in on mothers after they leave the hospital through voice calls and WhatsApp, helping identify concerns and alert care teams when needed. https://t.co/7FGKObca1i

Congratulations to Frederick Obeng-Nyarko (@fred_o_nyarko) Joy Tari-Bagshaw (@JoyTariBagshaw), Kwaku Amo-Korankye (@kwaks_a )and Fatimah Alhassan Wayo (@faawayo), this is a well-deserved achievement!

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Swipe through to explore the framework and read more https://t.co/hHvfnezlMO

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Christine Scheller, Leadership Expert, shares the four dimensions of intelligence that shape how founders lead, learn, and navigate the realities of building a company.

Cognitive Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Social Intelligence
Adversity Intelligence

Swipe through to explore the framework and read more https://t.co/ZUQDkyZCCW

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Building a successful startup doesn't end with the product launch.

Can you find the right customers? What’s your pricing strategy? Can you engage investors?

These are the startup realities Onyeka Akumah, Co-founder and CEO of @treepzglobal, led our Entrepreneurs in Training to navigate.

Drawing from his experience as a founder, he shares practical lessons on go-to-market strategy, pricing, and investor readiness to help founders avoid common mistakes and build with greater confidence.

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Save this for your next product review.
#MyStartupQuips #MESTAfrica #MESTx

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This week's edition of My Startup Quips highlights why research, early testing, and continuous user feedback are essential to building products that solve real needs.

The goal isn't to get it right the first time. It's to learn quickly, improve consistently, and make better product decisions with every iteration.

Save this for your next product review.

My Startup Quips by Olufemi Adewumi @Fimo45, Director of Operations, MESTx

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The latest edition features Oze’s selection for Renew Capital’s inaugural Venture Lab, alongside updates, opportunities, and insights from Africa’s tech ecosystem, plus what we’re building, backing, and learning with our community.

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Final call.
Applications for the MEST AI Startup Program close today. If you're ready to build an AI startup, now is the time to take the first step.

Apply by 11:59pm GMT today: https://t.co/fTISudlDxI

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The countdown is on. Applications for the MEST AI Startup Program close soon.

If you're ready to build an AI startup, don't miss your opportunity to join a community of ambitious founders developing solutions for Africa's most pressing challenges.

Learn from experienced entrepreneurs, collaborate with talented peers, and spend the next seven months turning ideas into ventures with real potential.

Applications close on 20th July 2026. https://t.co/pBKtyC1Tt8

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The MEST AI Startup Program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn technical skills into AI-powered ventures that solve real problems.

Over seven months, you'll learn from experienced founders and industry experts, build alongside a cohort of ambitious peers, and develop the foundation for a startup with global potential.

If you're ready to commit to the journey, Apply today: https://t.co/pBKtyC1Tt8

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Many women wait until they feel ready before taking the next step. But building a startup starts with a willingness to learn.

Ronke Kukurruwe's message is a reminder that AI needs more women not only using the technology, but building it. You don't need all the answers to get started. Bring your curiosity, your perspective, and a commitment to learn.

If you're ready to build with a community of founders, applications for the MEST AI Startup Program are open. https://t.co/pBKtyC1Tt8

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The MEST AI Startup Program helps founders gain engineering and business training, access mentors, and join a network of founders dedicated to making Africa the main story.

“The opportunity of a generation is closing fast,” says @regienovel, Data and AI consulting manager with Accenture and a technical expert with the MEST AI Startup Program. He calls on founders to stop waiting for others to build for Africa and start building it themselves.

Applications for the MEST AI Startup Program are open. Ready to build? Apply today https://t.co/pBKtyC1Tt8