MTN Uganda 2023 Ace Tech Program for Ugandan Innovators

MTN Foundation in partnership with the National ICT innovation hub and Centenary Technology Services implement the MTN Innovation Program, dubbed the Ace Tech program.

The program is delivered by Refactory whose focus is on skilling work ready talent for software engineering and related disciplines. The program trains both entry level and experienced digital innovators that are looking to upskill both their programming and entrepreneurial skills. The hub creates an environment for ICT innovators facing challenges with workspace, limited internet connectivity and searching for creative spaces that spur thinking. MTN Foundation equip the space and facilitates training, coaching and mentorship for startups.

The program targets Ugandans with an innovative idea solving real life problems across all sectors, with specific key priority areas of Uganda’s Vision2040 – National Development Priorities i.e., Agriculture, Tourism & Trade, Minerals & Energy, Health, Education, Refugee/Host Communities and the Justice, Law and Order sector.

• Table of Content
• About MTN Foundation
• Ace Tech Program
• Aim and Benefits of Ace Tech Program
• Requirements for Ace Tech Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MTN Foundation

The MTN Foundation scholarship scheme seeks to attract high performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of education) in Nigeria. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.

Ace Tech Program

Aim and Benefits of Ace Tech Program

Are you an innovator or part of a digital innovation team that is looking to grow in skill and scale? If you answered YES to any of those questions, this program is for you!

Requirements for Ace Tech Program Qualification

The individual must be a digital innovator looking to upskill with programming and entrepreneurship skills. He/ She should have built or attempted to build a digital product and are looking to upskill and should have  been a part of team that has built or attempted to build a digital product and are looking to upskill

All applicants must possess the following:

1. Should be 18 years and above
2. Must be able to commit to the program attendance of at least 80%.
3. Must have access to a laptop and internet

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit MTN website.