Apply for $5,000 Seed Capital - Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2021 (+ Training & Mentorship)

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs, opens applications on its TEFConnect digital platform

📢 Join our WhatsApp Channel

This year’s intervention prioritises the economic recovery of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) and young African entrepreneurs, following the Covid-19 disruption to economic activities.

To address the unique challenges arising from the pandemic, lift millions out of poverty and create sustainable employment across the continent, the Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme will empower 1,000 young African entrepreneurs, selected from the 2020 cohort. The Foundation will also open applications to an additional 2,400 young entrepreneurs in 2021, in collaboration with global partners.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, which celebrated ten years of impact in 2020, is empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, through the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. Successful applicants receive a world-class business training, mentorship, non-refundable seed capital up to $5,000, and global networking opportunities. The Programme is open to entrepreneurs across Africa, both new start-ups and existing young businesses, operating in any sector.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $100million Entrepreneurship Programme, launched in 2015 to empower 10,000 entrepreneurs over 10 years, is now entering its 7^th year and has empowered to date, over 9,000 young African entrepreneurs from 54 African countries.

African entrepreneurs who have a business idea or a startup of fewer than three years in existence, in any sector and any country across Africa are eligible to apply.

The selected beneficiaries will join our current 9,038 alumni to receive:
1. Business Training
2. Mentorship
3. $5,000 non-refundable seed capital
4. Global Networking Opportunities

Application Deadline: March 31st 2021

Table of Contents

How to Apply

How to Apply

If you are interested, click on the button below to apply.

🇨🇦 Work in Canada: Farming Jobs Available with Visa Sponsorship (CAD $15 – CAD $25 per hour)
Canada has one of the most thriving agricultural industries in the world, with a continuous demand for skilled and unskilled farmworkers. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in Canada without needing to show proof of funds, farming jobs with visa sponsorship could be your best option. In this guide, you’ll ...Continue Reading
🇦🇺 Win a Fully-Funded Scholarship in Australia: Flinders University’s AGRTPS 2025 Explained
Dreaming of a research degree Down Under—without the tuition bill? Flinders University in Adelaide is now accepting applications for the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS) – International 2025. Only six places are available, so here’s what you must know (and do) before the 18 August ...Continue Reading
🇶🇦 Qatar Relocation Jobs: 7 Recruitment Agencies That Get You There Fast
Looking for a no-hassle move to Doha or Lusail—visa, flights, and housing all sorted? The right recruitment firm can shave weeks off your timeline and plug you straight into a sponsored offer. Below are seven agencies with a proven track record of placing foreign talent in Qatar’s energy, tech, healthcare, and ...Continue Reading
🇸🇬 The Zero-Cost Blueprint to Landing Visa-Sponsored Jobs in Singapore — Even If You Have Zero Connections
Picture this: You’re sipping kopi under the Marina Bay skyline when HR pings you an In-Principle Approval letter—and you never paid a cent to an “agent.” Dozens have pulled off that exact move, and over the next few minutes I’ll hand you the same playbook. Skip it and you could watch S Pass quotas tighten again next ...Continue Reading
🇬🇧 Don’t Apply in 2025 Without This: Your Blueprint to a UK Work Visa, Permanent Residency & Citizenship
If you plan to move to the UK, secure a job via the Skilled Worker visa, and ultimately become a British citizen, new 2025 rules will affect your path. This guide breaks down each change step by step and shows you how to prepare for a successful move. What’s New in 2025 The UK has raised requirements for skilled ...Continue Reading
🇲🇻 Fully Funded Post-Graduate Scholarships at Maldives National University (MNU) 2025
The Maldives National University (MNU) has unveiled its 2025 Post-Graduate Scholarship call (ref. MNU-CA-SSS/2025/01). The award covers tuition, monthly living costs, and research funds for both Maldivian and international students who enrol in selected full-time programmes. What Programmes Are Covered? MNU will fund ...Continue Reading
🇩🇪 Alternative Avenues: 5 Lesser-Known Visa Pathways to Germany 2025
Everyone talks about the EU Blue Card and the standard Job Seeker Visa, but Germany also offers quieter doors that lead to residence—and, eventually, permanent settlement. Below are five under-the-radar visa routes for 2025 that can put you on German soil even if you don’t fit the mainstream categories. 1. ...Continue Reading