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Founded by Jørn Lyseggen in 2008.1
Private company
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
Logo: Organization's website, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
School in Accra, Ghana
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is a pan-Africa technology entrepreneur training program, seed fund, and incubator headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The three-phased institution was founded in 2008 to provide training, investment, and mentoring for aspiring technology entrepreneurs, with the goal of building software companies that generate local jobs and economic growth across Africa.2 It was founded by Jørn Lyseggen.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2008Founded1
- HeadquartersAccra1
- Websitemeltwater.org
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is a pan-Africa technology entrepreneur training program, seed fund, and incubator headquartered in Accra, Ghana. The three-phased institution was founded in 2008 to provide training, investment, and mentoring for aspiring technology entrepreneurs, with the goal of building software companies that generate local jobs and economic growth across Africa.2
Leadership
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- FounderJørn Lyseggen1
Timeline
- 2008Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitemeltwater.org1
- WikipediaMeltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology
- WikidataQ6813807
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