About this opportunity
A 12-week programme providing training, mentorship, and $5,000 non-refundable seed capital to 10,000 African entrepreneurs over 10 years.
Tony Elumelu Foundation is offering this fellowship to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Pan-African. It is designed for ventures working in All Sectors at the Startup, MSME, Youth-led stage.
The opportunity offers $5,000 seed capital, with support including $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, 12-week business training, Dedicated mentor. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-08-28. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
Quick facts
What you can get
- $5,000 non-refundable seed capital
- 12-week business training
- Dedicated mentor
- Access to alumni network of 20,000+ founders
Who can apply
- African citizen or resident
- Business must be based in Africa
- Business idea or existing business under 3 years
- 18 years and above
What you need to apply
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
This round has closed
Applications are no longer open. Check the organiser's page for the next cycle, or browse opportunities that are open now.
