MTN Uganda Ace Tech Program 2023 for Young Ugandans

MTN Uganda Ace Tech Program 2023 for Young Ugandans

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 equips the space and facilitates training, coaching, and mentorship for startups.

The program targets Ugandans with an innovative ideas for 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.

The partnership focuses on business development and advisory service, capacity building, and incubation of innovations.

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Eligibility Requirements

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 is looking to upskill and should have  been a part of a 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

13th January 2023

How To Apply

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! Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Uganda Ace Tech Program 2023