The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF)

Funding: US$5,000 non-refundable seed capital. Who can apply: Entrepreneurs (idea-stage or business <5 years) who are citizens/legal residents of any of the 54 African countries. Length: ~ program cycle (annual cohort). Business training, mentorship, access to TEFConnect network. Field: African entrepreneurship / economic development. Applications close around 2027-03-01 (expected; confirm on the official site).