Tony Elumelu Foundation Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A) Programme 2026

The WE4A Programme aims to support women-led enterprises in Africa’s green economy with seed capital, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. It is open to eligible women entrepreneurs from specified African countries and provides resources to grow environmentally sustainable businesses.

Seed funding of $5,000; business management training; mentorship and coaching; networking with investors and partners; visibility and advocacy.

Applicants must be female founders or co-founders from the eligible African countries, run a green or environmentally sustainable business (or have a climate-related idea), be at least 18 years old, and have a business registered for no more than five years at the time of application.

Applications are accepted through the TEF WE4A program page.