Corporate & philanthropy
Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)
Overview
Supports early-stage entrepreneurs and start-ups under five years. USD 5,000 seed capital, training, mentorship and network access. Eligibility: All African countries.
What they fund
capacity buildinggrants
Application cycle & deadlines
Active (annual, Jan-Mar)
Sectors & regions
Sectors supported
cross-sectorcross-sector incl. creative enterprisesincluding creative and cultural enterprises
Regions of focus
Pan-African
Official links
Notes
Type: Entrepreneurship philanthropy | Scope: Pan-African (all 54 countries) | Not CCI-only, but many creative founders qualify. 2026 cycle closed 1 March; recurring.
Last verified 15 September 2026 · source ↗