African startups looking to scale can now apply for the 2025 MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme, a 12-week stint designed to fast-track growth using MTN’s platforms, products, and partnerships.
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to growth-stage startups that:
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Have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or a live product
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Are led by founders with strong customer insight and proven traction
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Serve underserved or rural communities
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Are solving real African challenges in sectors such as:
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Fintech & Payments
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HealthTech
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EdTech
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AgriTech
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AI & Data Infrastructure
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Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
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Retail & E-commerce
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Programme Benefits
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₦100 million in grants per cohort.
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Sales and technical support from MTN experts.
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Demo Day showcase with access to investors and media.
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Hands-on training in API integration using MTN Cloud, MoMo, and Chenosis APIs.
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Cloud credits and ongoing technical advisory.
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Mentorship from leading industry professionals.
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Investor pitch coaching.
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Post-program support, including pilot projects and partnership opportunities
How to Apply
Apply by completing the online application form here.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
The MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme 2025 is a 12-week initiative designed to expedite the growth of African startups by leveraging MTN's platforms, products, and partnerships. Eligible applicants are growth-stage startups with a minimum viable product or a live product, driven by founders who have substantial customer insight and proven market traction. The program targets startups serving underserved or rural communities and addressing African challenges across sectors like Fintech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI, Cybersecurity, and E-commerce.
Participants can benefit from ₦100 million in grants, MTN sales and technical support, and a Demo Day to connect with investors and media. The program offers hands-on training in API integration, cloud credits, mentorship, investor pitch coaching, and post-program support for pilot projects and partnerships. Interested startups must complete the online application by August 15, 2025.
