MTN Nigeria Launches 12-Week Cloud Accelerator for Startups

MTN Nigeria has unveiled the MTN Cloud Accelerator, a 12-week programme designed to help growth-stage African startups reach their next development phase by providing access to funding, expert mentorship, and MTN’s powerful cloud infrastructure.

Applications opened on July 7, 2025, and will close on August 15, 2025, with selected participants for the first cohort to be announced on September 1. The programme will run from September 6 to December 6, 2025, giving founders the tools and networks needed to scale efficiently and sustainably.

“This initiative reflects MTN’s belief in Africa’s innovators and their ability to transform communities and economies,” said Lynda Saint-Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN Nigeria. “Through the MTN Cloud Accelerator, we are giving founders the tools, networks and resources they need to compete not just locally but globally.”

Targeted at startups with minimum viable products (MVPs) or operational solutions, the programme focuses on sectors such as fintech, health tech, agritech, edtech, AI and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. Participants will gain access to funding, industry expert guidance, integration with MTN’s APIs, and sales support to boost customer acquisition and market reach.

The initiative forms part of MTN’s ongoing investment in Africa’s digital ecosystem and aligns with its commitment to strengthening the continent’s technology infrastructure and positioning startups for global competitiveness.

Eligible startups can submit applications via www.mtnaccelerate.com before the August 15, 2025, deadline.