In how many ways would $5000 help your business? If you are as excited about this prospect as we are, this is your lucky opportunity as the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Entrepreneur Programme is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year being its 8th year, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme continues with an increasing impact on youth entrepreneurs and businesses across Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It all started with a radio jingle that changed my life.<\/p>George Truth Chukwudi, Founder of the Poultry business, Animal Home Services.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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If you are one of those people that have never heard of this foundation, worry not, we have you covered with a article that you can check out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 2015 till date, the Foundation has disbursed over US $1.6million to 333 Ghanian entrepreneurs across various sectors! Since 2015, we have disbursed over US $85million to more than 15,000 young Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2021 alone, the Tony Elumelu Foundation disbursed US $24.75million to 5,000 African entrepreneurs. You know what\u2019s even more exciting? We hope to empower even more entrepreneurs in 2022!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Benefits you enjoy as a TEF Entrepreneur\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Seed Capital Funding of $5000 for each business<\/li>
- 12 Weeks business management training<\/li>
- Access to TEF global mentorship programme for entrepreneurs<\/li>
- Knowledge Resources on TEFConnect.net<\/a><\/li>
- Regular Meet-ups within the TEF communities your home country.<\/li>
- Annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum<\/li>
- TEF Entrepreneurship Programme Alumni Network<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Who is Eligible to Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- You must be 18 years and above<\/li>
- You must have a government issued ID<\/li>
- You must be an African from either of the 54 countries in the continent<\/li>
- You must have a scalable business idea or a business that has been operational for no more than 3 years<\/li>
- You can only apply with only one existing business or business idea.<\/li>
- Members of the same family are not allowed to apply more than once.<\/li>
- You do not need a business website or URL to apply<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Visit the application portal on www.tefconnect.net<\/a> <\/li>
- Sign up to create an account.<\/li>
- Once you account has been successful confirmed, fill the form and all required details about your business.<\/li>
- Submit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
You can also find the below video from TEF on how to apply useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n