Training and Funding to Build a Software Company from Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology in Ghana 2019
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Applicant criteria
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Comoros, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen
SpecialityBusiness , Computer and Information Sciences
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMarketing, Business and Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Technology and Programming
Job locationGhana
Needed documentsothers
Deadline2019-02-07
Opportunity description
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) offers ambitious, driven entrepreneurs who are looking to build the next generation of globally successful software companies a fully sponsored 12-month graduate-level entrepreneurial training in business, communications, and software development, including extensive hands-on project work, culminating in a final pitch and the chance to receive seed funding.
Applicants must have the following qualities:
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to start a company
- Demonstrated personal drive, stamina, and self-motivation
- Ability to meet goals and deadlines
- Ability to work well in teams
- Ability to communicate candidly and persuasively
- Confidence and independent thinking
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Proven academic excellence
- Excellent people skills
Successful applications have the following:
- A deep passion for starting a software company
- Entrepreneurial or corporate work experience
- A degree from a top University or Technical College (or equivalent experience)
Who is eligible to apply?
Business-oriented applicants who are interested in learning how to start a software company. While it's not a requirement to have previous coding experience, a strong interest in learning about technology is a must.