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2024 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program

Published on February 19, 2024

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme for young Africans aims to empower both women and men across the continent, catalyzing economic growth, facilitating poverty eradication, and promoting job creation.

We firmly believe in the crucial role of the private sector in Africa’s development, emphasizing its responsibility to generate both social and economic wealth.

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Summary:

Host: Tony Elumelu Foundation
Category: Training | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: $5,000 | Business Training
No IELTS required
Deadline: March 1, 2024

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Details:

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) was founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu, CON, an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist who is passionate about Africa’s economic development.

About Us Programme Alumni Impact Media TEF Connect TEF Forum We are an African private-sector-led philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) was founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu, CON, an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist who is passionate about Africa’s economic development.

Requirements for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program:

To be considered for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program:

The Programme is open to entrepreneurs across Africa, both new start-ups and existing young businesses, operating in any sector.
Applicants must be 18 years of age and above.
All businesses must be business ideas or an early-stage company, in the range of 0 to 5 years old.

Benefits of the 2024 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program:

Non-refundable seed funding of $5,000
A world-class business training for 12 weeks
Access to TEF Alumni network with over 15,000 entrepreneurs across’ Africa
Mentoring and networking opportunities via Africa’s largest digital platform for entrepreneurs, TEFConnect.net.