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For more than a decade, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has empowered African entrepreneurs with the training, mentorship, networks, and seed capital needed to build thriving businesses, create jobs, and transform communities across all 54 African countries.
This is #TEFImpact.
From poultry farming to digital innovation.
2024 TEF Alumni Abumbi Edi turned TEF Seed Capital, training, and mentorship into business growth, created jobs for 30+ people, and developed innovative digital solutions that are transforming communities across Cameroon.
Missed the last IYBA WE4A Information Session? Don't miss this one.
Join us tomorrow as we walk you through the Seed Capital Document Submission phase and answer your questions live.
📅 4 Nov 2026
⏰ 1 PM (WAT)
📍 YouTube Live
Set your reminder and come prepared.
#TEF2026
If all (or most) of your fingers are down, this is your sign. Your business idea could be the next solution driving jobs, innovation, and impact across the continent.
Get ready. The next chapter of your entrepreneurial journey starts soon.
#empoweredbytef
Preparing to submit your IYBA WE4A seed capital application?
Don't let avoidable audit flags delay your funds! We've broken down the key document requirements, corporate naming rules, and compliance tips you need to know before you upload.
Let's dive in
Ready to submit your documents with confidence?
Watch the full IYBA WE4A Seed Capital Information Session on YouTube for a complete, step-by-step walkthrough from our Internal Audit team:
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Let’s get your funds disbursed smoothly!
From Douala to impact. 🇨🇲
Meet #TEFAlumni Gabin Neyou Noupa (2016), founder of Global Palm Oil Process, who is helping drive growth in Cameroon’s palm oil sector while creating value through entrepreneurship.
Watch his inspiring journey: youtu.be/jg5d1_sB7Pg
#TEF2026
Talent opens doors, but access, mentorship, and the right connections turn potential into possibility.
Empowering the next generation means creating platforms where young people can learn, connect, share, and access opportunities.
The future grows when we open doors for others.
Wealth creation does not begin with how much you earn, but with the discipline to save consistently.
In this video, our Founder highlights the power of cultivating a savings culture and why every entrepreneur and working professional should make saving a non-negotiable habit.
As we look ahead to the 2027 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, we have 5 questions to challenge your entrepreneurial thinking.
From solving community problems to building thriving businesses, how would you turn your ideas into impact?
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Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in you.
This week, be that person. Encourage someone, share your knowledge, or open a door of opportunity.
As our founder, @TonyOElumelu reminds us, we all have a responsibility to create opportunities for others.
Prof. Andrew Amenaghawon builds bridges between academia and industry, research and practice.
A TEF Mentor since 2021, he leads the Bioresources Valorization Lab at UNIBEN, with 200+ publications and an h-index of 26.
Waste is just a resource nobody has figured out yet.
@DeGudDoctor_ leads research turning biomass into high-value fuels and materials, and has guided hundreds of students to international scholarships.
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Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in you.
This week, be that person. Encourage someone, share your knowledge, or open a door of opportunity.
As our founder, @TonyOElumelu reminds us, we all have a responsibility to create opportunities for others.
From vision to impact.
2019 TEF Entrepreneur Winfred Akelo turned a bold idea into Hello Laundry, a growing business creating jobs and making life easier for thousands in Uganda.
Her journey is proof that when entrepreneurs are empowered, communities thrive.
Turning opportunity into impact!
#TEFAlumni Koko Mawuto-tona Nikue transformed her Tony Elumelu Foundation support into a thriving leather brand, reviving West African craftsmanship, creating jobs for women & youth, and championing sustainability.
#TEF2026
Building a sustainable business isn't about quick wins; it's about building systems, creating value, and driving impact that lasts.
In our recent Masterclass we explored 5 essential pillars for long-term business sustainability and scalable growth.
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