Deadline: February 8, 2019.

The year-long training programme provides Entrepreneurs-in-Training (EITs) with MBA-level entrepreneurship training in business, software development and communications. While diving deep into fundamental business and technology concepts, EITs complete 3 Capstones per year – they form teams, come up with an idea, build and validate a product, attain customers and pitch the idea in front of our board. The year culminates in a final exam in the form of an investor pitch, after which some companies will receive seed funding and enter the MEST Incubator.

ELIGIBILITY

• They are looking for ambitious, driven entrepreneurs looking to build the next generation of globally successful software companies.
• 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

BENEFIT

• EITs gain hands-on experience, while engaging with renowned guests and members of the MEST community.
• In addition to rigorous training, EITs gain experience building, validating and growing companies from the start.
• Training is supplemented by guest lectures from experienced entrepreneurs and internationally-recognized executives.
• MEST is a fully sponsored program, offering all EITs free meals, housing and a monthly stipend.

OFFICIAL LINK

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