Are you building digital solutions to solve Africa’s biggest challenges? Apply now for the 2025 MTN Cloud Accelerator Program before 15 August 2025

MTN is now accepting applications for the 2025 MTN Cloud Accelerator Program, a 12-week innovation sprint designed to help African startups scale faster by tapping into MTN’s products, platforms, and strategic partnerships.

The program is designed to support startups reshaping digital payments, transforming access to healthcare, and driving innovation in agriculture and education.

Now in its latest edition, the program supports growth-stage startups with access to capital, technical infrastructure, mentorship, and go-to-market expertise. Participating ventures will benefit from deep engagement with MTN’s ecosystem and the opportunity to fast-track their growth and visibility across the continent.

The MTN Cloud Accelerator is ideal for startups that are:

  • Operating at the growth stage with a minimum viable product (MVP) or a live product
  • Led by teams with strong traction and deep customer insight
  • Addressing real African challenges in sectors such as: Fintech & Payments, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI & Data Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Digital ID, Retail & E-commerce
  • Serving rural or underserved communities

Participants in the program will gain:

  • Up to ₦100,000,000 in grants per cohort
  • One-on-one mentorship with industry experts
  • Sales and go-to-market support from MTN teams
  • Technical integration with MTN Cloud, MoMo, Chenosis APIs, and more
  • Cloud credits and infrastructure advisory
  • Investor pitch coaching and curated VC introductions
  • Exposure at the MTN Demo Day with investors, media, and ecosystem partners
  • Ongoing post-program support, including partnership opportunities, pilots, and M&A readiness

The program is fully funded and free of charge. Startups should be ready to actively engage with MTN’s technical and commercial teams and commit to the full program duration.

Apply now and take your startup to the next level with MTN Cloud Accelerator 2025