The MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme (EITs) is open for applications. The Training Program is a 12-month, full time, fully sponsored program in which the cohort complete a graduate-level course in software development, business and communications, with a focus on practical implementation.
The MEST program provides rigorous entrepreneurial training and extensive hands-on project work, designed to ensure EITs master industry-proven methodologies for developing startups. This coursework is supplemented by a series of guest lectures, bringing in the experiences and insights of internationally-recognized executives and successful entrepreneurs.
While diving deep into fundamental business and technology concepts, EITs complete 3 Capstones per year – they form teams, come up with an idea, build and validate a product, attain customers and pitch the idea in front of the board. The course culminates in an investor pitch and the chance to receive seed funding and enter the MEST incubator.
Programme Details
- Field of study: software development, business and communications, with a focus on practical implementation.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: 12 months.
- Target group: Open to Africans.
MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme Benefits
The MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme is fully funded and provides successfully candidates with the following benefits:
- free tuition,
- room and board,
- 3 meals per day and
- a small monthly stipend.
MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme Eligibility
The program is looking for business-oriented applicants who are interested in learning how to start a software company. While it’s not a requirement to have previous coding experience, a strong interest in learning about technology is a must. The programme have been designed to give you the business, communications and technical skills you’ll need to start and scale a successful company. They recruit applicants with the following qualities.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Ability to work well in teams
- Proven academic excellence
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation
- Confidence and independent thinking
- Excellent people skills
Other Opportunities
Focus Area
The MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme focuses on two key areas:
1- Software Development
- Core Programming Languages
- Scrum & Agile Development
- Web Development
- Mobile Development
- Software Engineering
- UI / UX
2- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Communications
- Business Strategy
- Pitching & Investor Requirements
- Business Modelling
- Marketing
- Lean Startup Methodology
- Sales
- Market Research
- Leadership
Application instructions
Interested applicants who would like to be considered for the programme need to create an account and follow instructions to submit an .
The deadline is February 7th, 2020 for the August 2020 cohort. For more detail on the MEST Entrepreneurs in Training programme, please visit the official page.