This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
Meet the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge Country Finalists ¶
On June 8th, 2020, MEST Africa announced the finalists for the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge from Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sénégal, South Africa, and Tanzania.
The best startups from each country will compete in a pitch competition for a chance to win $50,000 in equity investment, Microsoft support, access to coaching, and a continent-wide network of startup hubs.
Due to COVID-19, all country pitch competitions will be virtual, with entrepreneurs representing each finalist company pitching their ventures to a panel of judges made up of experts, investors, and ecosystem partners from their respective countries.
Country Finalists ¶
- Côte d'Ivoire: Guanxi Investment Africa Handmade, Kissi, Tutoo+, Ewarren Financial Services Inc, Moja Ride, Vzion Media, Afrik’apps, and Panelys Cashwill will pitch on June 17th.
- Kenya: MarketForce, DawaSwift, Snark Health Limited, Dawapay, Xetova, Mango Solar, Smart Matatu, TIBU, Fundis LLC, and Nanasi will compete in the Kenya Country Finals on June 10th.
- Rwanda: Exuus, BAG Innovation, Rokkup, CalmGeeks Inc, Shambapro Ltd, Bongalo Ltd, Moilla Ltd, Wastezon, Kozzi Homes, and Grab Deal Limited will pitch on June 24th.
- Tanzania: SmartClass Company Limited, Ngwala Inventions Limited, Flamingoo Foods Company Ltd, Kilimo Fresh Foods Africa Limited, Dundiza, Kilimo Pay, A-TRADER, CHAP FOOD LTD, Dinestle Technologies, and Smartwash Company Limited will compete in the Tanzania Country Finals on July 8th.
- Ghana: Soil Solutions, Aleph Engineering, Henson Geodata Technologies, Sustainable Energy Technologies Limited, Acyst Technology Company, Stabus, Oniocha Ltd, EdTech Innovations Limited, Khalmax Robotics, and Aiscarecrow Technologies will compete in the Ghana Country Finals on July 1st.
