- Grant Amount – ₦5,000,000
- Deadline – August 15, 2025
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The ₦5,000,000 MTN Cloud Accelerator is a 12-week innovation-driven program designed to empower growth-stage African startups by giving them access to MTN’s powerful platforms, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and funding opportunities.
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Whether you’re scaling digital finance, transforming education and healthcare, or revolutionizing agriculture, this accelerator will equip you with the tools, resources, funding, and networks you need to thrive.
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Benefits
- ₦100,000,000 in Grants
- Each selected startup receives ₦5 million in non-dilutive funding
- Hands-on Mentorship: 1-on-1 mentorship with top industry experts, product advisors, and founders-in-residence
- Technical Support: Access to cloud credits, developer tools, and technical advisory
- Powerful API Integrations: Connect with MTN Cloud, MoMo, Chenosis APIs, and other MTN services
- Sales & Go-To-Market (GTM) Support: Direct guidance from MTN business and sales teams to boost your revenue
- Investor-Ready Support: Pitch coaching, access to VC networks, warm introductions, and support for M&A readiness
- Showcase Your Startup: Present your solution at the MTN Demo Day to investors, ecosystem leaders, and media
- Post-Program Partnerships: Explore pilot programs, B2B deals, and long-term collaborations with MTN and its partners
Eligibility:
They are looking for bold, visionary founders tackling Africa’s biggest challenges through technology. Ideal applicants include:
- Growth-stage startups with an MVP or live product
- Founders with strong market insight and user traction
- Teams solving problems in:
- Fintech & Digital Payments
- HealthTech & Telemedicine
- EdTech & Online Learning
- AgriTech & Food Systems
- AI & Data Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity & Digital Identity
- RetailTech & E-commerce
- Startups with a focus on underserved or rural communities
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At Funding Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access funding through three expert services:
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- Grant Research Service – Get 50 tailored grant opportunities handpicked for your business or nonprofit, saving you time and effort.
- Grant Proposal Writing – We craft compelling, funder-friendly proposals that grab attention and increase your chances of success.
- Fundraising Business Plan – A powerful, funding-ready business plan designed to attract grants, loans, and investors.
Let’s turn your funding goals into reality!
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Contact us today by sending us an email at hello@fundingsquare.org