The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) is an incredible opportunity for young African entrepreneurs with business ideas or existing businesses under five years. The program offers $5,000 seed capital, business training, access to world-class mentorship, and a network of successful entrepreneurs across Africa.

Program Overview:
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is committed to empowering 10,000 African entrepreneurs over 10 years through training, mentorship, and funding. TEEP supports businesses with high growth potential across 54 African countries.

Key Benefits:

• $5,000 seed capital to grow your business
• 12 weeks of intensive online training
• Access to a world-class mentor
• Membership in the TEF network of startups
• Further funding opportunities

How It Works:
The program follows several phases:

1. Application Phase
2. Training Phase
3. Business Plan and Pitch Video Submission
4. Seed Capital Phase

Eligibility:

• Open to citizens or legal residents of 54 African countries
• Businesses must be registered and operating in Africa
• Applicants must be 18 years or older
• Businesses should be 0-5 years old
• Only one business per application

Application Process:
All applications must be submitted online through the TEF application platform (tefconnect.net). The application form is available in Arabic, French, and Portuguese.

Note: The program is free of charge for all applicants.

Apply here: Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Program Application