This year, MTN is rolling out its Cloud Accelerator Program, a 12-week hybrid mentorship and grant initiative aimed at scaling bold African startups. The program kicks off in September and concludes in November 2025.
Who it’s for:
- Ambitious growth-stage startups with an MVP or live offering
- Teams led by founders with strong traction and deep customer insight
- Early-stage businesses solving real issues across sectors like fintech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI/data infrastructure, cybersecurity, and e‑commerce, especially those serving rural or underserved communities.
Program benefits:
- A total grant pool of ₦100 million, with individual awards up to ₦5 million
- Integration support with MTN’s suite—Cloud, MoMo, Chenosis APIs
- Tailored sales and go-to-market (GTM) mentorship from MTN teams
- One-on-one guidance with industry experts, pitch coaching, and VC introductions
- Technical resources like cloud credits and advisory
- A high-profile Demo Day to showcase to investors and the press
- Continued support post-program: pilots, partnerships, acquisition readiness
Why it matters for Africa:
- Accelerates startup growth by plugging into Africa’s largest telecom ecosystem
- Empowers solutions that address critical gaps in health, education, agriculture, digital identity, and finance
- Places urban and rural innovators on a path to sustainable scale, global visibility, and impact
Key Dates
- Applications open: July 7, 2025
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Program duration: September 6 – December 6, 2025
- Demo Day: November 18, 2025
Apply here
The MTN Cloud Accelerator Program isn’t just another startup pitch contest; it’s a fully backed journey combining funding, infrastructure, expertise, and access to MTN’s vast market reach. For African innovators with the vision to transform sectors like EdTech or AgriTech, this is a rare opportunity to scale with confidence and impact.
