The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is one of Africa's largest entrepreneur support initiatives, offering $5,000 USD non-refundable seed capital, business training, and mentorship to African entrepreneurs. It accepts 1,000 entrepreneurs per annual cohort across all 54 African countries including Nigeria. Applicants also gain access to the TEF alumni network and potential follow-on funding connections.
Eligibility details are available on paid plans.
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