Nolap Technologies Wins ₵30,000 at MTN SME Accelerate Pitch in Ashanti Region

In a remarkable achievement for student innovation in Ghana, Nolap Technologies, a startup founded by Information Technology students at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has emerged winners of the SME Business Pitch Competition at the 2026 MTN AshantiFest.

Their victory earned them ₵30,000 in funding, placing them among the most promising student-led startups in the Ashanti Region.

💡 Meet Nolap Technologies

Nolap Technologies is a fast-rising startup built by students from KNUST’s Computer Science Department. Focused on solving real-world problems through technology, the team is committed to building impactful digital solutions particularly in the education space.

🌐 Website: nolaptech.com

According to CEO Mortoti-Agogyi Jephtah Lorlornyo, the team is committed to making the necessary investments and pushing forward their vision to scale Nolap Prep and impact more students.

Their journey reflects a new generation of student innovators who are not just learning tech but actively building solutions that matter.

The Innovation: Nolap Prep

At the core of their success is Nolap Prep, a smart academic preparation platform designed to help students study more effectively and perform better in exams.

🌐 Platform: nolapprep.com

Key Features:

  • 📚 Structured study resources

  • 🧠 Smart revision tools

  • 📊 Performance tracking

  • 🎯 Personalized learning experience

Nolap Prep addresses real academic challenges faced by students, making studying more efficient, organized, and results-driven.

🏆 Winning the MTN SME Accelerate Pitch (Ashanti Edition)

Nolap Technologies emerged winners during the SME Business Pitch Competition held as part of MTN AshantiFest, under the MTN Ghana SME Accelerate Programme 2026.

The SME Accelerate Programme is a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering small and medium-sized businesses through:

  • Business training

  • Mentorship

  • Digital support tools

  • Funding opportunities

During the Ashanti regional event, startups pitched their solutions to a panel of judges.

Nolap Technologies stood out with:

  • A clear and relatable problem

  • A practical and scalable solution

  • Strong execution and vision

Their performance secured them the ₵30,000 prize, which will support the growth and expansion of Nolap Prep.

Why This Win Matters

A Win for Student Founders

This victory proves that students can build impactful solutions capable of competing at high levels.

Growth of Ghana’s Tech Ecosystem

Initiatives like MTN’s SME Accelerate Programme continue to empower young entrepreneurs across the country.

🎓 KNUST Leads in Innovation

KNUST remains a strong hub for nurturing tech talent and startup founders.

What’s Next for Nolap Technologies?

With this funding, Nolap Technologies is set to:

  • Improve Nolap Prep’s features

  • Expand to more students and institutions

  • Enhance user experience

  • Scale across Ghana

This milestone marks just the beginning of their journey.

📸 Moments from the Pitch

💭 Nolap Technologies has shown that innovation doesn’t wait for graduation; it starts now.

From lecture halls at KNUST to winning a regional pitch competition, their story is a powerful example of what happens when skill meets vision.