VC4A 2023 MEST Africa Challenge for African Technology Entrepreneurs, Ghana

MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) is a Pan-African pitch competition for early-stage technology startups seeking to ramp up traction and growth.

This year, we are thrilled to bring even more excitement to early-stage technology entrepreneurs with startups based in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa.

Sectors:

Agritech, Biotechnology and medical research, Clean technology and energy, Creative, media and entertainment, E-commerce, Education, Fashion, Fintech, HealthTech, HR and recruitment, Legal services, Logistics, Marketing and PR, New media, Real estate, Retail

• Table of Content
• About VC4A
• VC4A MEST Africa Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of VC4A MEST Africa Challenge
• Requirements for VC4A MEST Africa Challenge Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for VC4A MEST Africa Challenge
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About VC4A

VC4A started with the mission to build up Africa’s start up community. Started in 2007, the network building organization has grown organically over the years into what is now the leading community working to build high growth high impact companies globally. Increased economic momentum is fueled by a growing number of entrepreneurs and their ambition to transform society. It is imperative we seek out the collaborations and partnerships needed to bring together the capital, knowledge, and network these entrepreneurs require to succeed – and to provide every entrepreneur with an e... continue reading

VC4A MEST Africa Challenge

Aim and Benefits of VC4A MEST Africa Challenge

As part of this prestigious competition, founders stand a chance to win the coveted USD 50,000 in equity, gain global recognition, and become part of MEST Africa’s lifelong supportive community.

Regional Finalists will be fully sponsored with travel to and from Accra, housing, and transport for the final pitch day in December 2023. Regional finalists should plan to arrive in Accra a few days before.

Requirements for VC4A MEST Africa Challenge Qualification

• Early-stage technology startup
• Operational in either Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or Senegal
• Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5k
• Funding raised: $0 to $1M cumulative
• Years in existence: 3 years and below
• Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue
• Founding team: At least 2 founding team members
• Registered in Delaware (This is preferred)
• Any industry
• Any business model (B2B, B2C, B2B2C, B2G etc…)
• All participants must pitch in English 

Interview date, Process and Venue for VC4A MEST Africa Challenge

Your business must be an early-stage technology startup based in at least one of the 5 countries where we will hold the Regional Finals (Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya) with the following characteristics:

• Monthly Recurring Revenue: A minimum of $5k
• Funding raised: Cumulative $1M or less
• Years in existence: 3 years and below
• Traction: At least 6 months of recurring revenue
• Founding team: At least 2 founding team members
• Registered in Delaware (This is preferred)

Regional Finalists will be announced a few days after their pitch and the overall challenge winner will be announced at the end of the Final Demo Day in December.

Timeline:

• Application opens: 28th August 2023
• Application closes: 9th October 2023
• Regional Finalist Announcement: 3rd November 2023
• Regional Finals: 20th November 2023 – 24th November 2023
• Finalist announcement: 27th November 2023
• Final Demo Day: December 2023

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details visit: VC4A website.