For Africa From Africa Powered by MTN Cloud

For Africa From Africa. Powered by MTN Cloud.

Accelerate your startup with funding, deep product integration, and access to Africa’s largest telco infrastructure.

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July, 07 2025

Applications Open

Sep 06 – Dec 06, 2025

Program Duration

Sep 01, 2025

Cohort Announced

Nov 18, 2025

Demo Day

About the Program

The MTN Cloud Accelerator is a 12-week program designed to help African startups grow faster by leveraging MTN’s products, platforms, and partners. Whether you’re scaling digital payments, transforming healthcare, or reimagining agriculture — we’ll give you the tools, funding, and network to go further.

Requirements

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for:

Growth-stage startups with MVPs or live products

Founders with deep customer insight and traction

Teams solving African problems in:

Fintech & Payments, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI & Data Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Digital ID, Retail & E-commerce

Startups serving rural or underserved communities

Program Benefits

What You'll Get!

Grants, mentorship, and powerful integrations to supercharge your startup journey.

₦100,000,000 in grants

per cohort

Sales and GTM support

from MTN teams

Showcase at MTN

Demo Day with investors and media

API Integration

MTN Cloud, MoMo, Chenosis APIs, and more

Access to cloud

credits and technical advisory

1 on 1 mentorship

with industry experts

Investor pitch

coaching and warm VC intros

Post-program support

pilots, partnerships, and M&A readiness

Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be an MTN customer?

No. The program is open to any African startup that meets the criteria.

Will MTN invest in my company?

MTN is not taking equity. Instead, MTN will provide ₦100 million in total grant funding — ₦5 million per startup — to support growth, integration, and pilot readiness.

Is it free to join?

Yes. If selected, participation is fully sponsored by MTN. Each startup receives ₦5 million in grant funding, as well as mentorship, technical support, and access to MTN platforms.

Is travel required?

Yes — only for two weeks: Week 1 (Kickoff) and Week 12 (Demo Day), which will be held in Lagos. All other sessions are virtual.

What happens after the program?

Startups may be eligible for MTN pilots, commercial partnerships, or even long-term integration into MTN’s product stack. We also continue to support with investor intros and alumni perks.

Learn. Grow. Lead.

Need Help?

Have more question about the program or having trouble with applying? We’re here to support you every step of the way.

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Ready to Accelerate Your Startup With MTN Cloud?

The MTN Cloud Accelerator is a 12-week hybrid program for startups ready to scale with MTN’s infrastructure, APIs, and support. Apply now to be considered. Applications close August 15, 2025. Click Apply below to complete your application.

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