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.
Here are the country finalists for the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge:
- Côte d'Ivoire: Guanxi Investment Africa Handmade, Kissi, Tutoo+, Ewarren Financial Services Inc, Moja Ride, Vzion Media, Afrik’apps, and Panelys Cashwill
- Ethiopia: Qinash, Alpha IT Solution, Temaribet, Yezare, Across Express PLC, iWork PLC, Yerras, Omniline IT Technology Solutions PLC, and Debo Engineering Plc
- 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
- Kenya: MarketForce, DawaSwift, Snark Health Limited, Dawapay, Xetova, Mango Solar, Smart Matatu, TIBU, Fundis LLC, and Nanasi
- Nigeria: (no information provided)
- Rwanda: Exuus, BAG Innovation, Rokkup, CalmGeeks Inc, Shambapro Ltd, Bongalo Ltd, Moilla Ltd, Wastezon, Kozzi Homes, and Grab Deal Limited
- Sénégal: (no information provided)
- South Africa: (no information provided)
- 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
