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Investing in Young Businesses in Africa: Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA WE4A) Programme 2025

🏛 Tony Elumelu Foundation 📍 Online 📅 2025
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About this opportunity

The WE4A programme, run by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in partnership with the EU, OACPS, and GIZ, invites women entrepreneurs from Africa to receive seed capital, training, mentorship, and networking to scale green and sustainable businesses. The initiative is part of the IYBA strategy and supports female-led ventures in Africa’s green economy.

Benefits & funding

Seed funding of $5,000, business management training via TEFConnect, mentorship and coaching, networking opportunities with investors and partners, and visibility through TEF platforms and events.

Eligibility

Open to women founders or co-founders of a business operating in one of the eligible African countries, with a green or environmentally sustainable focus, and at least 18 years old.

How to apply

Apply online at TEFConnect.com; submit the application before the deadline.

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