• Application exclusively available on TEFConnect.com - the largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs
• Invitation to join existing 4,470 programme Fellows
• 4th Cycle drew over 150,000 applications from across the African continent


The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading African-funded and founded philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications for the 2019 cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

The Programme is a 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train, mentor and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs. The Programme’s objective is to generate at least 1,000,000 new jobs and create at least $10 billion in new business revenue across Africa. Now in its 5th year, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme has empowered 4,470 entrepreneurs, using a bespoke and robust selection, training and implementation process to create visible and sustainable impact across all 54 African countries.

Outstanding African entrepreneurs running existing start-ups with high growth potential and aspiring business owners with transformative ideas are invited to apply. We are particularly looking to grow representation from French, Arabic and Portuguese speakers, as well as female entrepreneurs.

Inspired by Tony Elumelu’s economic philosophy of Africapitalism and his vision to institutionalise luck and democratise opportunity for a new generation of African entrepreneurs, the Foundation has implemented one of the most ambitious entrepreneurship programmes globally. Selected entrepreneurs from previous years have transformed their businesses and their communities after gaining from the Programme’s 7 pillars: $5,000 in seed capital; business development training; one-on-one mentoring; access to TEFConnect; pan-African meetups; TEF network membership; and participation at the annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum, the largest convening of the African entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, CON, stated: “The private sector must be the core driver of Africa's economic transformation, but this sector cannot attain its full potential if entrepreneurs are left behind. We call on all stakeholders – policymakers, business leaders and development agencies – to actively commit to creating a better future for our young Africans who have demonstrated intellect, skill, and passion, to empower them to succeed because their success is Africa's success. The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is by far the most impactful project of my life and represents my commitment to transforming Africa through entrepreneurship".

Parminder Vir, CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation, said: “Our entrepreneurs illustrate the Foundation’s commitment to transform the African economy, by building on the intelligence, skills and resourcefulness of Africans. I encourage all ambitious young Africans to take advantage of this unique opportunity”.

The Foundation, which has recently hosted President Macron of France, President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana in dynamic interactive sessions with young African entrepreneurs, is committed to supporting the entire entrepreneurship ecosystem – from the entrepreneurs themselves, governments who must provide enabling environments, to capital, advice and most importantly access and networks.

The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is open to citizens and legal residents of all African countries, who run for-profit businesses based in Africa that are no older than three years. The deadline for applications submission is March 1, 2019.

Applications will be judged based on criteria including: feasibility, scalability and potential for growth of the product/service; market opportunity for the idea/business; financial understanding, leadership potential and entrepreneurial skills.

Applicants can apply on TEFConnect - www.tefconnect.com - the largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs.

Additional Information:
Link to the Impact Documentary showing the transformative and impactful stories of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs: https:///XcYqCP 


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I will definitely appy and hope that God favours me with this opportunity in 2019. Thanks to Elumelu

Is nice

Good I look up to you in this year ....answer my call Baba God.

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PS ---- happy new year guys

It's my turn

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sundayoga:
It's my turn

me too

week

wonderful

Better and greater things are here.!

GREATESTPIANIST:

Guys, this is very important, rivers have two heads upon which gorrilas thrive, dear nairalanders, have you ever imagined why the trees develop wheels and oceans cry? The easiest way to run is simply by feasting upon the snails with wings and nails that sweat day and night, please , also remember that illegal funds persuades local house flies to transform into impeccable witches and wizards including cloud and boxers......#think about it#





PS ---- happy new year guys

Wathz all these

Good luck guys. I got it in 2015

I will put in for this , am just tired of being idle and jobless, I hope I will be lucky

What philantrophy? And Dangote is here sucking blood through his ugly trailers!

Who are the beneficiaries and far do they really go? It’s important to Highlight this.

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dazzlingd:

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Read it well my dear and think about it.....

Ephiezy4real:
Good luck guys. I got it in 2015

Hallo, new year cheers. Any heads up how to go about it. Venturing into pig farm on commercial scale.

Ephiezy4real:
Good luck guys. I got it in 2015

can you please shed more light on the process you took to be selected ....??

2019 will make d 3rd consecutive year I'm applying for this. Oluwa, plz answer my call.

GREATESTPIANIST:
me too

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2019 will make d 3rd consecutive year I'm applying for this. Oluwa, plz answer my call

does it imply I must have a running business to apply ?

Any beneficiary in d house should please enlighten us abt it ....

Can anyone please clarify ' not older than 3years'

Ok