- Tony Elumelu Foundation has secured a US$6 million UAE partnership to boost 1,000 African entrepreneurs
- This partnership underscores the unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across Africa and ties between Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council region
Africa – The Tony Elumelu Foundation has signed a US$6 million partnership with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to empower 1,000 African entrepreneurs, providing them with $US5,000 in seed capital, comprehensive business training, mentorship, and access to invaluable networks.

This partnership not only underscores the foundation’s unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship across Africa but also signifies a deepening of ties between Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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By joining forces, the foundation and partners are taking a monumental step towards realising the vision of a self-reliant and prosperous Africa, driven by it’s entrepreneurial talent.
To all young African entrepreneurs with an idea or a growing business, this is your time.
How to apply for Tony Elumelu Foundation funding
Apply to the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme for $5,000 seed capital funding, business management training, mentoring and access to networks via TEFConnect.com before March 1, 2025.
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