The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme (Pan-African) offering funding, training, and mentorship opportunities to young African entrepreneurs across the continent.
The programme is open to entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries and covers businesses across all sectors. Successful applicants will receive a non-refundable seed capital of US$5,000, world-class business training, mentorship, and lifelong access to TEFConnect, the Foundation’s digital networking platform. Beneficiaries will also gain entry into Africa’s largest entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Since its launch in 2015, the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme has supported over 24,000 entrepreneurs, trained 2.5 million Africans, contributed to the creation of 1.5 million jobs, and generated an estimated US$4.2 billion in revenue across the continent.
Applications for the #TEF2026 Entrepreneurship Programme close on March 25, 2026. Interested applicants can apply through the official platform at www.TEFConnect.com.
