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The largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs.
Joined November 2018
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
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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
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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: https://t.co/HM27zPdmwJ
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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 https://t.co/HuOAGW6iO2 Please share—someone in your network could be next. #TEFCircle
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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
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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: https://t.co/bxvBD0yYRT
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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 https://t.co/d19ysBJAMT
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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
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Happening now in Rome: Our Founder @TonyOElumelu is at the @IFAD 49th Governing Council with President Alvaro Lario & @MelissaBellCNN . The message: We cannot grow Africa without food. Agriculture is the engine, and our youth are the drivers. https://t.co/4KNtscw7Gz
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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
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IYBA–WE4A trainings are now ongoing 🎉 Congratulations to all selected women! Start here: https://t.co/AoHB1S17WE If you registered via Google Forms? Please reset your password before logging in. Note: Always check your email (and spam) for updates. Good luck!
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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.
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Important Announcement!!
📣IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS OF #TEF2026 All prospective applicants of the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme are advised that the only official application portal is https://t.co/aTRnp3UwAt. Please note that https://t.co/7Wq1tVqb2x
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The #TEF2026 application is LIVE! ✅ $5k Seed Capital ✅ Mentorship ✅ Training Apply: www, https://t.co/EIxq0SEJC6
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2021 #TEFAlumni Uwabasindi Salwa is transforming Rwanda’s food chain with Store2door Ltd! By using solar-powered delivery boxes, she’s connecting farmers to homes while cutting waste & carbon footprints.
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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
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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
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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 https://t.co/HM27zPdmwJ today #tef2026 #empoweredbytef
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Applications are ongoing. Visit https://t.co/HM27zPdmwJ to apply now!!
I often say that joblessness is a betrayal of our young Africans. The world has identified Africa’s potential, but potential without opportunity becomes a hope deferred. True change happens when we empower those who will build the future; our young men and women.
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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: https://t.co/HM27zPdUmh
#TEF2026
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