MEST Express Acceleration Program for Ghanaian Start-up Entrepreneurs

MEST Express is an accelerator designed to support young tech entrepreneurs in Ghana by providing skills, resources, mentorship, and connections to help their startups grow sustainably.

What it offers

• Essential skills development for startup growth
• Access to resources, mentorship, and professional networks
• Support for startups in Kumasi, Tamale, and Accra
• Focus on revenue growth, customer base expansion, and operational scaling
• Emphasis on job creation and socio-economic progress

Who can apply

• Young tech entrepreneurs based in Ghana

What you'll do

• Participate in a structured accelerator program tailored for early-stage tech startups
• Receive mentorship and connections to investors and corporations
• Develop skills and strategies to scale your startup
• Contribute to job creation and socio-economic progress in Ghana

How to apply

• Applications are submitted through the MEST Express program portal
• Selection is based on startup potential and alignment with program goals

Good to know

• MEST Express was created in response to COVID-19 challenges faced by Ghanaian startups
• The program has been implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation under the Young Africa Works initiative
• A comprehensive impact report covering 2020–2022 highlights program outcomes, startup profiles, curriculum details, and success stories