Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Usually opens in January and February and March
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
US$5,000 non-refundable seed capital plus a 12-week training programme and mentorship
private · national
Deadline: One call a year — Applications open on 1 January each year and close on 31 March, via the TEFConnect platform
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- Under 3 years old
- Sectors: agri, any
- Stage: idea stage, pre-seed and seed
- Locally registered entity required
African-based businesses in operation for no more than three years. Applicants must be resident in an African country.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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