The LEADING African philanthropic ORGANISATION COMMITTED to entrepreneurship

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The LEADING African philanthropic ORGANISATION COMMITTED to entrepreneurship

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ENTREPRENEURS EMPOWERED
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APPLICATIONS IN 2019
$ 0 million
INVESTMENTS TILL DATE

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE 2019 TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

Every year, the Tony Elumelu Foundation—Africa’s foremost champion of entrepreneurship—hosts the largest convening of entrepreneurs, policymakers and business leaders in one location.

This year, the 5th edition, themed “Empowering African Entrepreneurs” will take place at the iconic Transcorp Hilton, in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The forum will feature masterclasses, a dynamic pitching competition, electrifying panel debates, and the Presidential Dialogue. It will engage an audience of 5,000 comprising of startup entrepreneurs, development institutions and policymakers.

 

This year will also include the UBA Marketplace powered by United Bank for Africa (UBA) and networking hubs where founders and investors connect and forge partnerships. 

What to Expect at this Year's Forum

PROGRAMME

Vested in the transformation of entrepreneurship in Africa to shape the continent for the next generation.

ALUMNI

Our alumni are distinguished in their careers and are now providing innovative solutions across Africa.

MENTORS

Our mentors are selected for their expertise, passion and alignment to the programme vision and mission.

THE LEADING PHILANTHROPY IN AFRICA CHAMPIONING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Established in 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading philanthropy in Africa championing Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs across the continent. The Foundation’s long-term investment in empowering African entrepreneurs is emblematic of Tony Elumelu’s philosophy of Africapitalism, which positions Africa’s private sector and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the continent. 

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TESTIMONIALS

You guys are wonderful. I have someone who has benefited from your programme and he is doing great now. Kudos.
Ackjit Resources
The Tony Elumelu foundation is a special platform. They never cease to amaze me; this week I had the opportunity to address a President, the President of France. The gravity of that moment and the belief that Tony Elumelu puts in us, his entrepreneurs to take leadership in these ways.
Edmond, N
The interactive session was very rich, productive and impactful young entrepreneurs who believe in Africa. Just 2000 entrepreneurs were selected to attend, but by sharing over the social network, millions benefited from the session.  As Mentor at the Foundation, I believe more than ever that we are in.
Rollin, F
I feel privileged to have had my question picked and responded to directly by the French President himself. The answer he gave – that I can be greater that Zuckerberg – has ignited a passion in me to build a world-class African brand that will be among the global Fortune.
Josiah, F.
The TEF forum was an amazing experience, one of its kind I have ever experienced.  I could feel the fire, the passion, the hunger to succeed, the urge to do something, when I met and spoke to countless entrepreneurs. I was impressed by the drive put into them by the Foundation.
Siraj, E.
Being a part of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme has helped me become very bold and daring. The programme helped my networking skills and gave me the opportunity to think beyond my imagination. The funding helped me increase my business.
Vitumbiko Zgambo

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