On June 17th, top startups from Cote d’Ivoire will compete in the African tech startup pitch competition, the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge, for the chance to win $50,000 in equity funding!

The virtual Zoom event will provide a stage for technology start-ups to pitch for funding and gain international visibility in front of the MEST team and renowned judges from the local ecosystem.

The top company from Cote d’Ivoire will go on to compete against those from eight other African countries on a global stage in front of entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem players for the ultimate prize of funding.

Competing businesses also stand to win support from MAC partner and leading technology giant, Microsoft, as well as the opportunity to join the MEST’s African-wide incubator community.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Time: 3:00-5:30PM EAT

Local judges joining us include:

– Ashwin Ravichandran – Managing Director at MEST Africa

– Issam Chleuh – Director of Business Development at Mastercard

Country finalists to be announced shortly.