Open call: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2024

Over the years, the foundation has empowered more than 15 000 young African entrepreneurs across the continent through a $100m commitment.

This year’s intervention prioritises the economic recovery of small and medium-scale enterprises, following the COVID-19 disruption to economic activities.

The training has been tailored to educate and capacitise participants in starting or growing their businesses to overcome the challenges faced by entrepreneurs across the African continent. The curriculum focuses on practical, iterative learning that is useful even long after the training period.

TEEP 2024 will be delivered in different phases namely:

• Application 
• Training and mentorship
• Business plan submission
• Pitching 
• Seed capital 

Eligibility: 

• The programme is open to entrepreneurs across Africa, both new startups and existing young businesses, operating in any sector.

Benefits

Successful applicants receive:

• World-class business training.
• Mentorship.
• Non-refundable seed capital of up to $5 000.
• Global networking opportunities.

How to Apply:

 Interested participants may apply here.

NOTE: 

• It is important to go through all application requirements on the award webpage.
• Completing the training programme is a strict condition for moving forward to the submission and review of business plans, participation in the pitching competition, and receipt of seed capital.

Application deadline: 31 March 2024.

View the original call here.