From seed capital to systemic change, the Tony Elumelu Foundation is catalysing Africa’s transformation. Each entrepreneur we empower is a spark of prosperity proof that when you bet on African entrepreneurs, you invest in the future of the continent. #tefimpact

“You don’t have to do well before you do good, you can do both simultaneously.” Our businesses are more than profit engines; they’re catalysts for Africa’s development. Turn challenges into opportunities and create lasting impact today. #EmpoweredByTEF

In our latest TEF Masterclass, Red Tech CEO Emmanuel Ojo breaks down how shifting from cash to digital payments unlocks institutional credit, investor backing, and global currency revenue. Don't cap your growth. Watch the full replay on YouTube: youtube.com/live/p97_H-inyqM…

For years, entrepreneurship support programs have largely benefited businesses in Kampala. This time, however, the 𝐖𝐄𝟒𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 has extended its impact meaningfully to rural women entrepreneurs in western Uganda. I joined the WE4A program last year, and our most vital learning highlights have been learning how to do 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 and what to do about it as a green business, impact measurement, and connecting us to other women entrepreneurs. Several interactions with them have inspired some of the activities we do in our business operations. KALIGIRWA BRIDGET KIGAMBO Founder GREEN SHERO LTD based in Fort Portal The WE4A program (IYBA WE4A Project) strengthens access to funding, market opportunities, green growth, and business development training for women entrepreneurs. The program is supported by the @EU_Commission, @PressACP, and the German Government, and implemented by WE4D @giz_uganda in partnership with Einstein Rising, The @TonyElumeluFDN and the @Mglsd_UG. #WE4AImpact #WomenInGreenBusiness #RuralWomenEntrepreneurs #GreenGrowth

Every dollar not spent impulsively, every decision to invest instead of consume, is a vote for your future business, your legacy, and your long-term impact. African entrepreneurs this week. Choose to save. Choose to build. Choose to invest in your vision. #TEF2026

At LDC Future Forum, our CEO highlights a core TEF principle: adaptability. We listen to African entrepreneurs and respond with systems that meet them where they are through TEFConnect, the continent’s largest entrepreneurial platform.

Seamless payments power scalable businesses, yet many entrepreneurs overlook them. Join our next TEF Alumni Masterclass on Unlocking Business Growth Through Better Payment Systems with Emmanuel Ojo MD/CEO @RedtechLimited . June 10, 2026 | 1 PM (WAT) | Live on YouTube

Dear African Entrepreneur, Every challenge is an opportunity to lead. Trust your abilities, embrace the responsibility, and build relentlessly. The future is now. #tef2026 #empoweredbytef

“At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, our job is not to prepare future job seekers but our job is to prepare job creators on the present. Job creation is one of our biggest, biggest, critical issues. In fact, we call it the challenge of the now and so our job is to prepare these entrepreneurs to go out there, not to seek jobs, but to create jobs for themselves, and create economic and meaningful livelihoods for themselves and other young people in their communities.” - Our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka delivering her remarks at the Fourth United Nations LDC Future Forum Last week, our CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka, joined global leaders in Helsinki, Finland, for the Fourth United Nations LDC Future Forum. She spoke at the session’s high-level panel on “Advancing the Digital Learning Revolution”, citing our experience building TEFConnect.com, the largest digital platform for African entrepreneurs. The conversation explored how digital innovation must expand access and inclusion to quality training for marginalized youth — especially girls and underserved rural communities. During the session, our CEO spotlighted the transformative impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s digital entrepreneurship ecosystem. Since 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has empowered over 2.5 million young Africans with access to business management training through our proprietary digital platform, TEFConnect, democratising access to knowledge, opportunity and entrepreneurship across all 54 African countries. #EmpoweredByTEF #TEFImpact #TEF2026

2019 TEF Alumna Ayodélé Ognin is elevating the Benin Republic on the global stage. Empowering 30,000 women through Wurami Consulting and mentoring the next generation, she now represents Benin at the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva. well done, Ayodele

The next phase of #TEF2026 is now live! Check your email for pitch platform access, templates, and submission guidelines. Best of luck with your Business Plan, Financials, and Pitch Video.