MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme for African Startups | 100m in Grants

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Are you an African startup at growth-stage with a MVP or a live product? If this is you, the MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme is calling in your applications.

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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 — The Cloud Accelerator will give you the tools, funding, and network to go further.

Requirements for MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme

• 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

Also See: NSE Young Engineers Innovation Competition

Benefits of MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme

• 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

Application Timeline:

July, 07 2025: Applications Open

Sep 06 – Dec 06, 2025: Program Duration

Sep 01, 2025: Cohort Announced

Nov 18, 2025: Demo Day

Also See:

• UBA Commences Applications for Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP)
• FCMB Assets Management Internship Programme for Young Graduates

How to Apply for MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme

To commence your application, click the link below:

APPLY HERE

Application Deadline:

Application closes on August 15, 2025