New Month. New Milestone. Stop procrastinating on your future. It’s time to start (or finally finish!) your 2026 TEF Application. $5,000 in seed capital is waiting for the right ideas. Is yours one of them? Apply now: tefconnect.com #TEF2026

Applications are ongoing. Visit tefconnect.com to apply now!!

We are proud to announce Somachi Chris-Asoluka, CEO of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, as one of the 2025 100 Most Influential African Women by Avance Media We are honouring her for the outstanding impact of her work, which continues to inspire and open new frontiers for African

Ready to begin your entrepreneurship journey? Here’s a simple guide on how to apply for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. To Apply please visit tefconnect.com today #tef2026 #empoweredbytef

Another Thursday, another #TEF2026 Word Scramble Challenge! How well do you really know entrepreneurship and The Tony Elumelu Foundation? Drop your answers in the comments Bonus bragging rights if you solve 5+ without using AI! #empoweredbytef

Important Announcement!!

Dear Africans, We have spent too long talking about change. It’s time to act Set one clear target. Take a bold step today. Ship something that creates real value. African entrepreneurs, only Africans can develop Africa—your work compounds. Start building.

IYBA–WE4A trainings are now ongoing 🎉 Congratulations to all selected women! Start here: TEFconnect.net If you registered via Google Forms? Please reset your password before logging in. Note: Always check your email (and spam) for updates. Good luck!

IYBA–WE4A participants who registered via Google Forms: reset your TEFConnect password using the same email you applied with to access your training. Check your inbox (and spam/junk) for the reset link, then log in and proceed. #tef2026 #iybawe4a

Investment Readiness for Businesses Join us tomorrow as Francis Nasyomba, CEO of Capital Connect Africa, shares vital insights on getting your business investor-ready. Practical tools for the next generation of African giants. 📅 Feb 11 🕐 1 PM WAT 📺 YouTube Live #TEF2026

Happening now in Rome: Our Founder Tony O. Elumelu, CFR is at the International Fund for Agricultural Development 49th Governing Council with President Alvaro Lario & Melissa Bell . The message: We cannot grow Africa without food. Agriculture is the engine, and our youth are the drivers. ifad.org/en/w/events/go…

Dearest Gentle Reader, The season of love is upon us once more, and with hearts full of admiration, we find ourselves celebrating love in its most practical and noble form—opportunity itself. Across distant lands and the African continent, Tony Elumelu Foundation's esteemed

Our Founder was live today at the 49th IFAD Governing Council, joined by IFAD President Alvaro Lario and CNN’s Melissa Bell. The future of African food security is entrepreneurial. Watch the full fireside chat at the link on our YouTube Channel youtu.be/v8ndGInGEzg?si…

Today is the day! 🚀 Join us at 1 PM WAT for the 2026 TEF Alumni Masterclass on "Investment Readiness for Businesses." With Francis Nasyomba (CEO, Capital Connect Africa) and Majak Daniel Kuany Alier (SG, UJOSS) 📍 Live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/-diUgWkpx… #TEF2026

Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join our free virtual application workshop for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. 🗓 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 🕙 10:00 AM WAT 📍 TEF YouTube Channel Don’t let a simple error cost you the opportunity. Tag an entrepreneur! #TEF2026

The January edition of TEF Circle is out. 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is live. Founders across all 54 African countries can apply from January 1 to March 1, 2026, via TEFConnect.com Please share—someone in your network could be next. #TEFCircle

Capital is key, but mentorship and training are what turn a quick start into a sustainable business. Apply for #TEF2026 to get world-class training, mentorship, and $5,000 in seed capital. Apply now:tefconnect.com

Another Thursday, another #TEF2026 Word Scramble Challenge! How sharp is your entrepreneurship vocabulary, and how well do you really know the Tony Elumelu Foundation ecosystem? Drop your answers in the comments Bonus bragging rights if you solve 5+ without using AI