2025 MTN Cloud Accelerator Program

Deadline: Aug 15, 2025

other

12 weeks (duration)

partially funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About MTN Cloud Accelerator 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, this program provides the tools, funding, and network to help you succeed.

Key Details:

Date Published: July 12, 2025
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants
Eligible Locations: Africa
Sponsor Organisation: MTN Group Limited

🎁 Benefits of MTN Cloud Accelerator Program

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

₦100,000,000 in grants per cohort
Sales and Go-To-Market (GTM) support from MTN teams
Showcase at MTN Demo Day with investors and media
API Integration: Access to MTN Cloud, MoMo, Chenosis APIs, and more
Cloud credits and technical advisory
1-on-1 mentorship with industry experts
Investor pitch coaching and warm introductions to venture capitalists
Post-program support, including pilots, partnerships, and M&A readiness

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the MTN Cloud Accelerator Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Growth-stage startups with MVPs or live products
Founders with deep customer insight and traction
Teams solving African problems in the following sectors:
- Fintech & Payments
- HealthTech
- EdTech
- AgriTech
- AI & Data Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity & Digital ID
- Retail & E-commerce
Startups serving rural or underserved communities

📅 Application Timeline

July 7, 2025: Applications Open
August 15, 2025: Application Deadline
September 1, 2025: Cohort Announced
September 6 – December 6, 2025: Program Duration
November 18, 2025: Demo Day

📝 Application Process

To apply for the MTN Cloud Accelerator Program:

Visit the MTN Cloud Accelerator Program Application Portal.

📌 Application Deadline

The application deadline is August 15, 2025.

For more details, visit the MTN Cloud Accelerator Program Website.

Good luck with your application! 🚀

Benefits

₦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

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