The finalists for the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge have been announce by Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST).
In total, 83 startups from participating nations including Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sénégal, South Africa, and Tanzania were shortlisted for the MEST Africa Challenge country finals.
Recall that for the 2019 MEST Africa Challenge finals held in Nairobi, Kenya; three winners were selected and all won $50,000.
The 2020 MEST Africa Challenge country finalists
Ethiopia
The startups who participated in the Ethiopia Country Finals on June 3rd are Qinash, Alpha IT Solution, Temaribet, Yezare, Across Express PLC, iWork PLC, Yerras, Omniline IT Technology Solutions PLC, and Debo Engineering Plc. Debo Engineering Plc emerged as the winner.
Kenya
On June 10th, MarketForce, DawaSwift, Snark Health Limited, Dawapay, Xetova, Mango Solar, Smart Matatu, TIBU, Fundis LLC, and Nanasi will compete in the Kenya Country Finals. Fundis LLC emerged winner.
Côte d’Ivoire
The Startups who will be participating In the Côte d’Ivoire Country Finals on June 17th are Guanxi Investment Africa Handmade, Kissi, Tutoo+, Ewarren Financial Services Inc, Moja Ride, Vzion Media, Afrik’apps, and Panelys Cashwill.
Rwanda
In 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 at the Rwanda Country Finals.
Tanzania
On July 8th 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, Smartwash Company Limited will compete in the Tanzania Country Finals.
Ghana
On July 1st, 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.
Senegal
On July 15th, YotePesa Wallet, HoDi HoDi, Insuris, Mousso Africa, and Sourcenets Limited will compete in the Sénégal Country Finals.
Nigeria
The startups who will be participating in the Nigeria Country Finals on July 22nd are Social Lender, MOLI, TOJU, IderaOS, Sycamore Integrated Solutions Limited, Padimi.co, Scrapays, Edusko, At Your Service Technologies Ltd, and Gradely.
South Africa
The startups who will be participating in the South Africa Country Finals on July 24th are My Pregnancy Journey, PopUp Shop Shop, Cowriex, Timber Wizard, AutoAdvisor.co.za, MyBraai, Abby Health, DizzitUp, Creative Nestlings, and Applied Vehicle Analysis.
