Launched in 2008 in Accra, Ghana, MEST is part training program, part seed fund, part incubator and part hub. On Tuesday MEST opened its Nigeria office and in South Africa on Thursday. "Since its inception, the Meltwater Foundation has invested $20-million into its training program, the MEST incubator network, and over 40 early stage MEST tech startups. "We currently accept 60 Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) from six different countries, into our 1-year training program each year. Successful pitches receive funding – 40 companies so far – and join the incubator program.

Source: Forbes November 23, 2017 18:22 UTC