Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2026

About

The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2026 offers $5,000 in non-repayable seed funding, comprehensive online business training, and one-on-one mentorship to empower early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa, helping them develop their businesses and expand into new markets.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• $5,000 in non-repayable seed funding
• 🎓 Online Training
• Access to online business training covering fundamentals, strategy, operations, finance, and growth planning
• 👥 Mentorship
• One-on-one guidance from experienced mentors
• 🌐 Network Access
• Join a network to expand investor, partner, and market opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to citizens or legal residents of any African country
• 🎂 Age Requirement
• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• 💼 Business Stage
• Business must be in the early stage (0-5 years old)
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Business must be registered and primarily operating in Africa
• 📊 Industry Scope
• All business sectors are eligible, including technology, services, manufacturing, agriculture, health, etc.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Application Requirement
• Must register and complete profile on TEFConnect platform
• 🎤 Submission Requirement
• Select the 2026 entrepreneurship program and submit the application

Target Region

Open to entrepreneurs from any African country

Target Sector

Focused on various sectors including technology, services, manufacturing, agriculture, and health