Tony Elumelu Foundation BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Programme 2025

The BeGreen Africa Entrepreneurship Programme is an initiative by the Tony Elumelu Foundation focused on supporting green businesses in Africa. It guides entrepreneurs through verification, onboarding, training, business plan development and a pitching process, culminating in seed capital for selected participants. The programme cycle includes a TEF Business Management Training, a business plan submission, a pitching competition, and potential seed funding.

Seed capital for selected entrepreneurs; access to TEF training, mentoring and TEF network; participation in a structured program with multiple stages including training and pitching.

Open to entrepreneurs with a green business idea or a green-for-profit business, aged 18 and above, from specified African countries.

Submit an application for the BeGreen Africa Programme; undergo verification and onboarding, complete the TEF Business Management Training, prepare and submit a business plan, then pitch for seed capital consideration.