The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading advocate for entrepreneurship and economic development in Africa. Quick answers to your questions about the TEF Entrepreneurship Programmes 2025. IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Program: Open exclusively to women entrepreneurs with green business ideas or existing green businesses in Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi and Togo. For existing businesses, business registration must not be more than five years old at the time of application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to companies that are between 0 and 5 years old at the time of application. Companies older than 5 years are not eligible. However, the Aguka Ideation Program is exclusive to Rwandan entrepreneurs whose businesses are in the idea stage.
Applications can be submitted at www.tefconnect.com and will be open from January 1st until midnight on March 1st, 2025. Be sure to complete your application well before the deadline.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program application is now online and it’s FREE! TEF has not appointed anyone to act on its behalf to carry out any part of this programme. If someone asks you to pay money in exchange for help with your application, it’s a scam. Please report immediately by emailing whistleblower@tonyelumelufoundation.org. We will ensure the confidentiality of your information.
