MTN has introduced a new 12-week accelerator program designed to help growth-stage African startups expand their businesses .
The program, called the MTN Cloud Accelerator, aims to support promising startups across the continent . Participating startups will receive a ₦5 million non-equity grant . They will also get access to MTN’s APIs, including MoMo, Cloud, SMS/USSD, and Chenosis . The accelerator provides product and go-to-market support, cloud credits, technical advising, and venture capital exposure . It runs in a fully sponsored, hybrid format, concluding with a Demo Day in Lagos .
MTN is looking for startups in several key sectors . These include FinTech, AgriTech, EdTech, AI, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, and Retail . There’s no need to be an MTN customer to apply . The deadline for applications is August 15, 2025 . Interested startups can apply through the MTN Accelerate website .
This program shows MTN’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth within Africa’s startup ecosystem .
