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MEST Africa Challenge 2025

Competition & Award

About

The MEST Africa Challenge 2025 is a pan-African pitch competition aimed at early-stage tech startups, particularly in the Fintech, Insurance, and SaaS sectors, offering participants the chance to win up to $50,000 in equity funding, access strategic resources, and pilot solutions with Absa, while expanding their networks and gaining international visibility.

Benefits

💰Financial Support
Win up to $50,000 in equity funding
🤝Networking Opportunities
Access to MEST portfolio
🤝Partnership Opportunities
Opportunity to pilot business solutions with Absa
🛠️ Resources & Tools
Exclusive partnership awards and resources
🌍Global Exposure
Expand strategic network and gain global exposure

Eligibility Criteria

Early-stage tech startups
Operating in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
Focus on Fintech, Insurance, SaaS

Target Sector

Fintech, Insurance, SaaS

Target Location

Africa

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