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The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme is sponsored by The Tony Elumelu Foundation. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is a leading philanthropy catalyzing youth entrepreneurship across Africa. TEF empowers a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalyzing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment.
The program provides training, mentorship, and seed capital to entrepreneurs with innovative, high-potential business ideas.
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Business idea/experience information
Business assessment test
Business plan and financial projections (Investment Readiness Phase)
2-3 minute pitch video
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: African entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries with innovative, high-potential business ideas. Businesses should generally be under three years old and applicants older than 18. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $135 million paid directly as seed capital (total program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme is funded by The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: Valid government-issued ID, Business registration certificate, Evidence of tax registration, Reference letter from business bank, Partner consent form (if co-owned), and Medical report (for participants with disabilities). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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