MEST is an acceleration program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, targeted at early and growth-stage startups in Ghana. Their goal is to equip startups with the necessary skills and resources needed to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pears Program for Global Innovation is partnering with MEST in finding Israeli CTOs that are interested in mentoring early and growth-stage Ghanian technology startups. Here are some practical details of what being a MEST accelerator mentor entails.
Time Commitment: Mentors will be expected to meet with their assigned company for one hour every two weeks from April 5th until August 20th.
To become a MEST tech mentor you must complete this form by March 15th, 2021. Any questions can be directed to
summit@pearsprogram.com