$5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs

About

The Tony Elumelu Foundation is offering $5,000 non-refundable seed grants to African technology entrepreneurs, providing essential funding, mentorship, and training to help bridge the financing gap and support the development of scalable digital solutions across the continent.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  $5,000 in non-refundable seed capital provided to selected entrepreneurs
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Access to one-on-one expert mentorship to guide business development
• 🌐Network Access
  Connection to global networks, including investors and partners
• 📈Business Training
  Comprehensive business training delivered through TEFConnect’s online platform

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to citizens or legal residents of any African country
• Must be operating an early-stage business (0-5 years old) registered in Africa
• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• Encourages applications from female founders and Francophone, Lusophone, and Arabic-speaking entrepreneurs

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a complete application by the deadline of March 1, 2026
• May be required to present business ideas during the selection process

Target Region

Open to all African countries

Target Sector

Technology and Innovation