A pan-African training program and incubator that supports technology entrepreneurs in Africa through education and funding.
Top 10 Startup Accelerators in Africa: The Programs Actually Moving the Needle
MEST Africa combines entrepreneurship education with seed funding and has helped startups raise over $100 million. Flat6Labs has backed over 200 startups since 2011, providing funding and mentorship across North Africa and the Middle East.
Mauritian Fintech Startup Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan was named the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 during a Grand Finale in Cape Town. The MEST Africa Challenge is a leading Pan-African pitch competition that supports early-stage startups.
Black Swan Soars: Mauritian FinTech Wins MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan clinched the top prize at the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 Grand Finale in Cape Town. The competition focused on FinTech solutions driving financial inclusion and digital transformation across Africa.
Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan was crowned the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge 2025 held in Cape Town. The competition focused on FinTech startups addressing financial inclusion and digital transformation in Africa.
UNICEF Startup Lab Welcomes 25 Startup Ventures For Its 2025 Cohort
25 social impact tech-enabled startups joined the 5th cohort of the UNICEF StartUp Lab accelerator programme. The programme aims to address critical challenges in education, health, nutrition, and climate action for children and communities.
