Applications are now open for the 2025 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 — The Cloud Accelerator will give you the tools, funding, and network to go further.
Requirements
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
Benefits
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
Method of Application
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025.
