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.

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