Douala, June 4, 2026 – MTN Cameroon announces the official launch of the MTNC Startup Studio, a strategic initiative designed to transform innovative ideas into concrete digital solutions that address the real needs of businesses, customers, and the Cameroonian market.

Conceived as a true venture-building studio, this program reflects MTN Cameroon’s ambition to strengthen its role as a catalyst for innovation and a key player in the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. It is implemented in collaboration with Mountain Hub, a specialist in startup development.

The program launch is marked by the introduction of the six startups selected for this first cohort. These beneficiaries are winners—both at local and pan-African level—of the PachiPanda Challenge 2025 and 2026. They will benefit from intensive support over a four-month period, gaining access to MTN’s expertise, resources, and ecosystem within an environment that fosters co-creation, experimentation, and high-value innovation.

“With the MTNC Startup Studio, we are creating a concrete platform for young talents to turn their ideas into viable, high-impact solutions. By providing access to our ecosystem, technologies, and expertise, we aim to accelerate the emergence of innovations that address local realities while generating real economic and social value for Cameroon,” said Melvin Akam, General Manager Regulatory & Corporate Affairs, MTN Cameroon.

“Our ambition is to connect these startups to market opportunities by enabling them to develop solutions tailored to real business needs. The MTN Startup Studio is a strategic lever to transform innovation into tangible offerings that create value for Cameroon’s economy,” added Franck Gérard Kom, General Manager Enterprise Business Unit, MTN Cameroon.

Ayuk Etta, promoter of Mountain Hub, stated: “We are proud to support this initiative aimed at structuring and accelerating high-potential startups. Our role is to provide venture-building expertise to help entrepreneurs build strong, scalable business models capable of thriving sustainably in the market.”

Through this initiative, MTN Cameroon reaffirms its ambition to position the country as a digital innovation hub in Central Africa, while stimulating the creation of new economic opportunities, attracting and retaining local talent, and strengthening synergies between corporates, startups, and public institutions.

With the MTNC Startup Studio, MTN Cameroon continues its commitment to inclusive and sustainable digital development, in service of community progress.