tonyelumelufoundation.org

Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website.

# The Tony Elumelu Foundation: Promoting African Entrepreneurship and empowering African Entrepreneurs

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [مؤسسة توني إلوميلو تفتح باب التقديم لبرنامج ريادة الأعمال لعام 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%b3%d8%b3%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%88%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%84%d9%88-%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%aa%d8%ad-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85-%d9%84%d8%a8-2): أثر TEF
- [La Fondation Tony Elumelu ouvre son Programme d’Entrepreneuriat 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/la-fondation-tony-elumelu-ouvre-son-programme-dentrepreneuriat-2026): Lagos, Nigeria – 1er janvier 2026 – La Fondation Tony Elumelu (TEF) a ouvert les candidatures pour le Programme d'Entrepreneuriat TEF 2026, appelant les jeunes fondateurs ambitieux des 54 pays africains à postuler dès maintenant sur TEFConnect.
- [Fundação Tony Elumelu Inaugura Programa de Empreendedorismo 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/fundacao-tony-elumelu-inaugura-programa-de-empreendedorismo-2026): A Filantropia Líder em Empreendedorismo da África Catalisa a Próxima Geração de Empreendedores Africanos
- [Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/apply-tef-entrepreneurship-programme-2026): Lagos, Nigeria – 1 January 2026 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has opened applications for the 2026 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, calling ambitious young founders from all 54 African countries to apply now on TEFConnect.
- [Our Founder, Tony O. Elumelu CFR’s Full Remarks on CNN’s Global Perspective on Africa in London](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/our-founder-tony-o-elumelu-cfrs-full-remarks-on-cnns-global-perspective-on-africa-in-london): In November 2025, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, joined Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, Founder and CEO of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, for a powerful dialogue moderated by CNN’s Eleni Giokos, on Africapitalism and the new era of inclusive finance, at CNN’s Global Perspectives on Africa in London.  
- [Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners Federal Fire Service to Train 7,400 Nigerians on Fire Safety Preparedness](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/tony-elumelu-foundation-partners-federal-fire-service-to-train-7400-nigerians-on-fire-safety-preparedness): The Federal Fire Service has announced a groundbreaking national capacity-building initiative following a strategic collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) to train 7,400 Nigerians on fire safety preparedness across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
- [Keynote Remarks: Empowering Nigeria’s Entrepreneurs: Building Institutions That Last](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/interviews-speeches/keynote-remarks-empowering-nigerias-entrepreneurs-building-institutions-that-last): Keynote Remarks: Empowering Nigeria’s Entrepreneurs: Building Institutions That Last delivered by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR Group Chair, Heirs Holdings | UBA | Transcorp | Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation at the GROW NIGERIA CONFERENCE 2.0 Lagos, Nigeria
- [Launch of 2026 Aguka Ideation Programme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/launch-of-2026-aguka-ideation-programme): Derived from the Kinyarwanda word “Aguka,” meaning “Arise”, the Programme reflects a shared mission to empower Rwanda’s youth to build sustainable businesses that transform communities. The 2026 Aguka Ideation Programme prioritises youth-led ventures in technology, agriculture, health, education, and renewable energy—key sectors driving Rwanda’s sustainable development agenda.
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Appoints New Advisory Board Member from UAE](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-appoints-new-advisory-board-member-from-the-uae): 5 November 2025, Dubai, UAE, – His Excellency Badr Jafar, Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for Business and Philanthropy, and CEO of Crescent Enterprises has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs. The appointment signifies TEF's commitment to fostering cross-regional collaboration, that drives inclusive economic growth, scale innovation and youth entrepreneurship, unlocking economic opportunities for the next generation.
- [Over 1,000 Women-Led Businesses to Receive Funding Under Second Cohort of the IYBA-WE4A Programme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/over-1000-women-led-businesses-to-receive-funding-under-second-cohort-of-the-iyba-we4a-programme): “At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we have seen first-hand the transformative power of supporting women entrepreneurs. Having successfully implemented the first cohort, we are excited to scale up our impact to empower even more African women-led businesses,” said Somachi Chris-Asoluka, CEO, Tony Elumelu Foundation. “This partnership continues to accelerate Africa’s inclusive, green economy and demonstrates the limitless potential of African women when given the right support.
- [From Philanthropy to Markets: How the Tony Elumelu Foundation Is Building Africa’s Investible Future](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/from-philanthropy-to-markets-how-the-tony-elumelu-foundation-is-building-africas-investible-future): Africa’s entrepreneurial story has too often been told through the lens of scarcity: scarce capital, scarce jobs, scarce opportunities. Yet on the ground, a different narrative is unfolding. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is showing how targeted philanthropy can seed markets, de-risk ventures, and create pipelines of businesses ready for private investment. 
- [The Private Sector’s Playbook for Human Capital in Africa ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/the-private-sectors-playbook-for-human-capital-in-africa): Africa's demographic dividend, its young, rapidly growing population, is often cited as its greatest asset, yet that potential frequently collides with the reality of slow labour absorption, skills gaps, and fragile employment systems.  
- [The Gendered ROI Measuring the Economic Return on Investing in Women Founders](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/the-gendered-roi-measuring-the-economic-return-on-investing-in-women-founders): If scaled and embedded into policy, the gendered ROI of investing in women could well define Africa’s growth trajectory turning population pressure into shared prosperity. 
- [Democratising Luck -How $5,000 is Redefining Africa’s Economy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/democratising-luck-how-5000-is-redefining-africas-economy):  Democratising Luck: How $5,000 is Redefining Africa’s Economy 
- [Green Jobs, Green Profits How Young Africans Are Turning Waste Into Wealth](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/green-jobs-green-profits-how-young-africans-are-turning-waste-into-wealth): Green Jobs, Green Profits: How Young Africans Are Turning Waste into Wealth 
- [The Secret Lives of Seed Recipients](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/the-secret-lives-of-seed-recipients): The Invisible Threads of Change: Micro-Narratives from Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Beneficiaries 
- [The Digital University for Entrepreneurs: What the World Can Learn from The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s TEFConnect ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/the-digital-university-for-entrepreneurs-what-the-world-can-learn-from-the-tony-elumelu-foundations-tefconnect): Africa, with its booming youth population and unmatched entrepreneurial energy, has pioneered a bold solution. It’s called TEFConnect, the flagship digital platform of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). More than just a website, TEFConnect functions as a digital university for entrepreneurs, offering practical and real-world applicable skills. 
- [Women Entrepreneurs: Africa’s Competitive Edge (The TEF–EU Model)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/women-entrepreneurs-africas-competitive-edge-the-tef-eu-model): For too long, Africa’s women entrepreneurs have been invisible in the mainstream narrative of development.  
- [Investing in Nigeria: The Challenges and the Opportunities – An Entrepreneur’s Perspective](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/interviews-speeches/investing-in-nigeria-the-challenges-and-the-opportunities-an-entrepreneurs-perspective): Speaking on the theme, “Investing in Nigeria: The Challenges and the Opportunities – The Entrepreneur’s Perspective,”Dr. Elumelu shared insights on the realities of doing business in Nigeria, balancing both the hurdles entrepreneurs face and the immense opportunities waiting to be unlocked in Africa’s largest economy. Read her speech below;
- [The Private Sector: Africa’s Strongest Ministry of Development ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/the-private-sector-africas-strongest-ministry-of-development): “Africapitalism means we cannot rely on governments or aid to create prosperity. The private sector must lead in delivering Africa’s transformation.” 
- [Greening Africa Through Entrepreneurship: From Sahel Start-Ups to Sustainable Economies](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/greening-africa-through-entrepreneurship-from-sahel-start-ups-to-sustainable-economies): At the heart of Africa’s economic transformation lies a powerful force: entrepreneurship.
- [Tony Elumelu’s Keynote Address at the 2025 African Caucus Meeting](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/interviews-speeches/tony-elumelus-keynote-address-at-the-2025-african-caucus-meeting): Introduction
- [Africa Does Not Just Need More Big Firms, It Needs Empowered Entrepreneurs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/africa-does-not-just-need-more-big-firms-it-needs-empowered-entrepreneurs): At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we see daily with the realities of Africa’s youth, we see a more urgent truth: Africa doesn’t just need more big firms. Africa needs more empowered entrepreneurs.
- [What the World Can Learn from Africa’s Relentless Entrepreneurial Spirit](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/what-the-world-can-learn-from-africas-relentless-entrepreneurial-spirit): The next wave of unicorns and changemakers will not arise solely from Silicon Valley or Shanghai. They will also emerge from Kisumu, Kumasi, Kano, and Kinshasa. It is time the world stopped viewing African founders through a lens of pity and started learning from their relentless entrepreneurial spirit.
- [Lifestyle Entrepreneurship: How African Millennials and Gen Z Are Redefining Socio-Economic Success ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/lifestyle-entrepreneurship-how-african-millennials-and-gen-z-are-redefining-socio-economic-success): Millennials and Gen Z are rejecting outdated employment models. Instead, they are pursuing ventures that reflect their values and passions, businesses that allow them to earn a living while making a difference. Many are using entrepreneurship to address the social and economic challenges within their communities, proving that profit and purpose can co-exist. 
- [Africa and Tech Innovation on the Global Stage](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/africa-and-tech-innovation-on-the-global-stage): We know technology is transforming our world – we know that the transformation is getting ever faster.
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 2025 Entrepreneurship Programme Cohort](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-announces-2025-entrepreneurship-programme-cohort): 3,000 Entrepreneurs from across Africa to Receive Funding, Training and MentorshipSince 2015:
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Set to Announce 2025 Cohort of TEF Entrepreneurship Programme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-set-to-announce-2025-cohort-of-tef-entrepreneurship-programme): Lagos, Nigeria – March 17, 2025 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
- [Deloitte and Tony Elumelu Foundation Strengthen Commitment to Empower 250,000 African Entrepreneurs by 2030](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/deloitte-and-tony-elumelu-foundation-strengthen-commitment-to-empower-250000-african-entrepreneurs-by-2030): Through its WorldClass Societal Impact Program, Deloitte Expands Support for TEF with 100 Additional Mentors, Building on an Initial $95,000 Investment in TEFConnect
- [Tony Elumelu Foundation Partners with UAE Office of Development Affairs, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation to Empower Additional 1000 Young African Entrepreneurs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/tony-elumelu-foundation-partners-with-uae-office-of-development-affairs-khalifa-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-foundation-to-empower-additional-1000-young-african-entrepreneurs): The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs, from all 54 African countries , today, signed a USD$6million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation (an affiliate of Erth Zayed) to provide business training, mentorship, access to networks, and non-refundable $5,000 seed capital, to an additional 1,000 young African entrepreneurs. 
- [The TEF Co-founder, Dr. Awele Elumelu, Continues to Inspire: Marathons and Milestones](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/the-tef-co-founder-dr-awele-elumelu-continues-to-inspire-marathons-and-milestones): Marathons and Milestones: How The TEF Co-founder, Dr. Awele Elumelu Attains Seamless Harmony of Body, Mind, and Purpose.
- [مؤسسة توني إلوميلو تفتح باب التقديم لبرامج ريادة الأعمال لعام 2025 ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/%d9%85%d8%a4%d8%b3%d8%b3%d8%a9-%d8%aa%d9%88%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a5%d9%84%d9%88%d9%85%d9%8a%d9%84%d9%88-%d8%aa%d9%81%d8%aa%d8%ad-%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85-%d9%84%d8%a8): لاغوس ، نيجيريا-1 يناير 2025-يسر مؤسسة توني إلوميلو ، البطل الرائد في أفريقيا لريادة الأعمال ، أن تعلن عن فتح باب التقديم لبرامج ريادة الأعمال لعام 2025. إن رواد الأعمال الطموحين والحاليين من جميع أنحاء إفريقيا مدعوون للتقدم بطلب للحصول على فرصة لتلقي تدريب على مستوى عالمي ، وتوجيه الخبراء ، وتمويل رأس المال الأولي غير القابل للاسترداد لتوسيع نطاق أعمالهم.
- [A Fundação Tony Elumelu abre inscrições para programas de empreendedorismo 2025 ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/a-fundacao-tony-elumelu-abre-inscricoes-para-programas-de-empreendedorismo-2025): Lagos, Nigéria – 1 de Janeiro de 2025 – A Fundação Tony Elumelu (TEF), principal defensora do empreendedorismo em África, tem o prazer de anunciar que as candidaturas para os seus Programas de Empreendedorismo para 2025 já estão abertas. Os empreendedores aspirantes e existentes de toda a África são convidados a candidatar-se para ter a oportunidade de receber formação de classe mundial, orientação especializada e financiamento de capital inicial não reembolsável para expandir os seus negócios. 
- [La Fondation Tony Elumelu ouvre les candidatures pour les programmes d’entrepreneuriat 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/la-fondation-tony-elumelu-ouvre-les-candidatures-pour-les-programmes-dentrepreneuriat-2025): La Fondation Tony Elumelu (TEF), le principal champion africain de l'entrepreneuriat, a le plaisir d'annoncer que les candidatures pour ses programmes d'entrepreneuriat 2025 sont désormais ouvertes. Les entrepreneurs en herbe et existants de toute l'Afrique sont invités à postuler pour avoir la chance de recevoir une formation de classe mondiale, un mentorat d'experts et un financement de démarrage non remboursable pour développer leurs entreprises. 
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications for 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-opens-applications-for-2025-entrepreneurship-programmes): Lagos, Nigeria – January 1, 2025 – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, is pleased to announce that applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes are now open. Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from across Africa are invited to apply for a chance to receive world-class training, expert mentoring, and non-refundable seed capital funding to scale their businesses.
- [لبرامج التقديم حول الشائعة الأسئلة TEF 2025 لعام](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faqs/%d9%84%d8%a8%d8%b1%d8%a7%d9%85%d8%ac-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d9%8a%d9%85-%d8%ad%d9%88%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b4%d8%a7%d8%a6%d8%b9%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a6%d9%84%d8%a9-tef-2025-%d9%84): French, Portuguese, English
- [PERGUNTAS FREQUENTES SOBRE A INSCRIÇÃO PARA OS PROGRAMAS TEF 2025  ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faqs/perguntas-frequentes-sobre-a-inscricao-para-os-programas-tef-2025):   French , Arabic , English
- [FAQ sur les candidatures aux programmes TEF 2025  ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faqs/faq-sur-les-candidatures-aux-programmes-tef-2025):  Arabic , Portuguese , English
- [2025 TEF PROGRAMMES APPLICATION FAQs ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faqs/2025-tef-programmes-application-faqs): The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading champion of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development in Africa. Quick Answers to your questions for the 2025 TEF Entrepreneurship Programmes.  Applications are currently ongoing.
- [798 African Women-Led Businesses Granted USD$3.99 Million to Drive Africa’s Green Transformation ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/798-african-women-led-businesses-granted-usd3-99-million-to-drive-africas-green-transformation): – Earlier this year, the European Union (EU), Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) reunited to introduce the second instalment of the “Invest in Young Businesses in Africa - Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (IYBA WE4A), building on the EU’s External Investment Plan to support gender focused lending, including its initiatives to support women economic empowerment within the EU Gender Action Plan (GAP III). 
- [Navigating Disruptions: Harnessing AI for Business and Economic Success ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/navigating-disruptions-harnessing-ai-for-business-and-economic-success): Remarks. Delivered by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR.
- [Tony Elumelu and Cindy McCain Join Together in Addressing Africa’s Youth Unemployment and Hunger Crisis at UNGA79 ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/press-releases/tony-elumelu-and-cindy-mccain-join-together-in-addressing-africas-youth-unemployment-and-hunger-crisis-at-unga79): New York, NY – 22 September 2024 – Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to highlight youth unemployment and hunger in Africa, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly meetings, in New York City. The gathering convened philanthropists, entrepreneurs, change makers, policymakers and global leaders. 
- [Maliki Sankaré: Transforming Mali’s Agricultural Landscape with TEF Support](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/articles/success-story-of-maliki-transforming-malis-agricultural-landscape): In celebration of Mali's Independence Day, the Tony Elumelu Foundation proudly spotlights Maliki Hamadoun Sankaré, a young Malian entrepreneur and founder of Socco-Agro-Business, a company specialising in the production and commercialisation of rice and vegetables. Established in 2020, Socco-Agro-Business spans 24 hectares of agricultural land, driving change in Mali's agricultural sector by creating jobs and empowering local communities.
- [Keynote Speech Delivered By Dr. Awele V. Elumelu, OFR At The 2024 Women Directors’ Conference Of The Chartered Institute Of Directors Nigeria](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/women-directors-conference-dr-awele-v-elumelu-ofr-speech): Understanding the Disruptive Age
- [The Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches Research Study with MIT, Columbia and University of Chicago](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/the-tony-elumelu-foundation-launches-research-study-with-mit-columbia-and-university-of-chicago): The Tony Elumelu Foundation, together with professors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago, and Columbia University, have drafted a study with rich insights into entrepreneurship in Africa.
- [Transforming Education in Nigeria: Ogechi Benyeogor’s Inspiring Success Story](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/transforming-education-in-nigeria-ogechi-benyeogors-inspiring-success-story): Nigeria's education system faces significant challenges. According to the World Economic Forum (2017), the country ranks 124th out of 137 nations in primary education quality. Additionally, Fleet, Watkins, & Greubel (2012) report that over 58% of Nigerian schoolchildren lack basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- [The Future of Entrepreneurship in the Sahel](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/the-tef-circle/news-announcements/the-future-of-entrepreneurship-in-the-sahel): The Sahel region has long been plagued by economic instability, security concerns, and limited access to resources. The region's youth face significant barriers to employment and entrepreneurship, exacerbated by the lack of infrastructure, education, and financial services.
- [TEF-UNDP SAHEL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME IMPACT ASSESSMENT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/research-publications/tef-undp-sahel-impact-assessment): The Sahel region has faced significant instability over the years, marked by socio-political unrest, economic challenges, and environmental crises. Countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria have grappled with issues ranging from insurgencies and political upheaval to severe climate change impacts that exacerbate poverty and displacement. These challenges have stifled economic growth and hindered the potential of millions of young people, leaving them vulnerable and without opportunities for advancement. The volatile environment has created an urgent need for sustainable solutions that address both the immediate and long-term needs of the region's youth.
- [Seed Grant in 2015: Ogola, TEF Alumni from Nigeria Success Story](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/seed-grant-in-2015-ogola-tef-alumni-from-nigeria-success-story): According to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) of Nigeria, Nigeria records 40% post-harvest losses annually in tomato production. While the annual production of tomato in the country is rising and currently slightly over 1.8 million metric tonnes, national demand has increased to more than 2.4million metric tonnes per annum, leaving a huge deficit 
- [Driving Women Entrepreneurship in Africa: A High-Level Reception Hosted by the Tony Elumelu Foundation](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/news/driving-women-entrepreneurship-in-africa-a-high-level-reception): On Monday, July 15, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) hosted the United States Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement (PAC-ADE) at a gathering of key players from the private and public sectors, creative entrepreneurs, and development partners. The focus? Driving women entrepreneurship across Africa.

## Pages
- [Women Entrepreneurship for Africa III](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa-iii): 2025/2026 IYBA-WE4A – Perguntas Frequentes   
- [TEF Hub Leads](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-hub-leads): Participants in one of the Foundation’s professional training and entrepreneurship programmes are part of our extraordinary pan-African network of over 3,000 young African leaders. Our alumni have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and are now providing innovative solutions across Africa.
- [Protected: Selection Announcement Report](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/selection-announcement-report): Our Approach to Selection
- [Aguka](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/aguka): Harnessing the Power of Youth-Led Businesses in Rwanda
- [FAQ- THE TEF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME SELECTION PROCESS](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/faq-tef-entrepreneurship-programme-selection-process): This document provides a more detailed background on our programme selection process.
- [Central Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/central-africa-2): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Southern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/southern-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Northern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/northern-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/cookie-policy): This Cookie Notice explains how we use cookies and the choices you have. Except as otherwise stated in this notice, the relevant Company privacy notice, which can be found on our (“Privacy Notice”), will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies including your rights regarding your personal data. 
- [Western Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/western-africa): His goal is to provide affordable solar energy solutions to households and businesses in Nigeria
- [Mentorship](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/mentorship): The Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentorship Programme assembles world-class volunteer mentors across Africa and globally who will guide selected mentee entrepreneurs towards business success. TEF Mentors are selected for their demonstrated expertise, passion and alignment to the Programme’s vision and mission. The engagement between each mentor and mentee (entrepreneur) is developed and sustained, where mentors will provide dedicated support to encourage the development and application of entrepreneurial skills by their mentees
- [Ongoing Programmes](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/ongoing-programmes): Through the TEF Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme, the Foundation empowers African
- [Impact Regions](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/impact-regions): This report on the TEF Impact in East Africa Countries showed that the TEF programme was highly effective at providing business training to diverse groups of participants and awarding funding in a timely manner. Read more on the TEF impact in this region; Programme Outcome, Success Stories and more.
- [TEF Past Programmes](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-past-programmes): Past programmes covered in previous years include Tony & Awele Elumelu Prize, Elumelu Professionals Programme (EPP), Nigeria 50 and The Elumelu Empowerment Fund.
- [TEF Case Studies](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-case-studies): TEF case studies Case Studies VIEW BELOW RELATED LINKS MENTORS ALUMNI BECOME A TEF ENTREPRENEUR PARTNERS
- [Eastern Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/eastern-africa): Our entrepreneur, Elia Timotheo from Tanzania is the CEO of East Africa Fruit Farm and Company...
- [Co-Founder’s Letter](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/elementor-25134): The concept of Africapitalism, championed bymy husband, Tony Elumelu, underscores the belief that Africa's private sector – especially our entrepreneurs – should assume a pivotal role in propelling the continent's development forward.
- [Founder’s Letter](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/founders-letter): As an African, I see and have seen firsthand –right from my youth – the linkage between the environment, poverty, and climate. I come from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and, growing up, I witnessed directly how environmental degradation and tragedy lead to a human and health tragedy.
- [Our Approach](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/our-approach): TEF Business Management Training is self-paced curriculum designed to equip start-ups with the basic skills required to launch and run their businesses at the early growth stage. It covers critical topics, including starting and expanding a business, business development, marketing strategy, effective management, and product design.
- [Our Impact Pillars](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/our-impact-pillars): Our interventions, activities, and programme are executed in line with our commitment to engendering sustainable development across seven broad impact pillars.
- [TEF Annual Reports](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-annual-reports): Stay up to date on our entrepreneurs, events, research and more.
- [TEF Audited Financial Statements](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-audited-financial-statements): Stay up to date on our entrepreneurs, events, research and more.
- [TEF Impact Reports](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/tef-impact-reports): Total Entrepreneurs selected from across 54 African countries: the largest network of entrepreneurs across Africa.
- [BeGreen Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/begreen-africa): Transforming Africa's Environmental, Social, and Economic Development through Youth-Led, Sustainable Green Entrepreneurship
- [Gender](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/impact/gender): We Are Committed To Advocating For Entrepreneurship As The Key To Accelerating Africa's Social And Economic Development.
- [Tempest Gold](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/tempest-gold): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [ResearcherNG](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/researcherng): NIGERIA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [MyStash](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/mystash): NIGERIA | ACCESS TO FINANCE
- [Marodia](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/marodia): MADAGASCAR | OTHER
- [Mamamoni](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/mamamoni): Nigeria | ACCESS TO FINANCE
- [Innovate Labs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/innovate-labs): GHANA | OTHER
- [Gamp](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/gamp): NIGERIA | E-COMMERCE
- [Data Girl Technologies](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/data-girl-technologies): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [AFRISTARTUP](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/afristartup): BENIN | CROWDSOURCING
- [Abbi Labour Link](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/services/abbi-labour-link): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [Waiba Health Services](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/waiba-health-services): UGANDA | ACCESS TO MARKET
- [The Smart Way To Be Better](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/the-smart-way-to-be-better): NIGERIA | Other
- [Smoothie Express Limited](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/smoothie-express-limited): NIGERIA | FOOD & BEVERAGES
- [Rossana Health Convoy](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/rossana-health-convoy): UGANDA | OTHER
- [Promane and Promade Ltd/MCare App](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/promane-and-promade-ltd-mcare-app): NIGERIA | Other
- [OptimumFoodie](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/optimumfoodie): NIGERIA | Other
- [Natal Cares](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/natal-cares): NIGERIA | Other
- [McComan Furnishings](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/mccoman-furnishings): NIGERIA | INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
- [Kosmotive](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/kosmotive): RWANDA | E-COMMERCE
- [Erith Health Services](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/erith-health-services): GHANA | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- [eHealth360](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/ehealth360): NIGERIA | ANIMAL AND CROPS HEALTH
- [Dromedic](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/dromedic): UGANDA | LOGISTIC AND TRANSPORT
- [Dial A Pad Limited](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/dial-a-pad-limited): KENYA | INDUSTRIAL / MANUFACTURING
- [Chil Artificial Intelligence Lab](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/chil-artificial-intelligence-lab): Uganda | Other
- [Aisha Patient Medicine Store](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/women-entrepreneurship-for-africa/health/aisha-patient-medicine-store): Nigeria | Big Data

## 
- [Unveiling the 2025 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=27680): The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries, is pleased to invite you to join us virtually as we announce the newest cohort of TEF Entrepreneurs – a class of 3110 entrepreneurs!
- [BeGreen: Unlocking African’s Green Future through the Power of Entrepreneurship](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25961): Unlocking African's Green Future through the Power of Entrepreneurship: The Tony Elumelu Foundation and UNICEF's Generation Unlimited invite you to a thrilling evening of innovation and impact!
- [A Decade of Impact: Unlocking the Potential of Young Women Entrepreneurs in Africa](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25951): The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries will host U.S. President Biden’s Presidential Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement this month, in Lagos, Nigeria.
- [CHAIRMANS SESSION AT THE B7 SUMMIT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25574): B7 is the official G7 engagement group for the industry stakeholders – the G7 is an informal political and economic forum of seven advanced economies including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- [TOE HOSTS CINDY MCCAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25534): The next stop for the 2024 #TEFImpact tour is Britain’s largest metropolis, London City. Here, Tony O. Elumelu CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries, will host Cindy McCain, Executive Director, World Food Programme at an intimate cocktail session with key UK stakeholders in the development sector in attendance.
- [PRIVATE LUNCH HOSTED BY BADR JAFAR AND TONY O. ELUMELU, CFR](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=25531): To kick of the 2024 #TEFImpact tour, on Monday May 13, in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, the Tony Elumelu Foundation will convene a dynamic gathering of senior government officials, business luminaries, and philanthropic trailblazers, all united in the Foundation’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in the vibrant landscapes of Africa and the Middle East.
- [TEF’s Decade of Impact: A Promise Fulfilled](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=24666): On March 22, 2024, history will be made as the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, announces the selected entrepreneurs for the 10th year of the 10-year TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The Tony Elumelu Foundation is empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment.Since the launch of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme in 2015, the Foundation has trained over 1.5 million young Africans on its digital hub, TEFConnect, and disbursed nearly US$ 100 million in direct funding to over 19,000 African women and men, who have collectively created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs.The Foundation's mission is rooted in Africapitalism, which positions the private sector and, most importantly, entrepreneurs as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the African continent.
- [JOIN LIVE: TEF Impact Series with Kasarachi Innocent](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=14799): Kasarachi holds academic degrees in Mass Communication (B.A; University of Nigeria, Nsukka - First Class); Communication Studies (M.A; University of Port Harcourt - Distinction) and Public Policy Analysis and Political Communication (PhD; University of Port Harcourt).
- [Idea to Reality: Concepts in Practice](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12790): Concepts in Practice A Learning Conversation.
- [Idea to Reality: Power Skills](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12578): Strategy implementation is a social undertaking built on aligned goals, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Explore a range of “power skills” that help organizational leaders and teams stay focused, engage, perform, and produce business value on part 5 of the TEF Masterclass in partnership with Project Management Institute.
- [Delivery Capabilities: Lean StartUp and Scaling](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12474): Competitive advantage comes from delivering differentiated value in response to market needs. Learn about the many ways in which project management can adapt to deliver the right value with a balance of rigor and speed. Understand how to develop, improve, and evolve project management capabilities as your business grows and evolves.
- [TEF Celebrates International Youth Day: Youth Engagement for Global Action](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12141): The theme of International Youth Day 2020, “Youth Engagement for Global Action” seeks to highlight the ways in which the engagement of young people at the local, national and global levels is enriching national and multilateral institutions and processes, as well as draw lessons on how their representation and engagement in formal institutional politics can be significantly enhanced.
- [Idea to Reality – A Primer in Risk and Uncertainty](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=12090): Competitive advantage comes from delivering differentiated value in response to market needs.  Learn about the many ways in which project management can adapt to deliver the right value with a balance of rigor and speed.  Understand how to develop, improve, and evolve project management capabilities as your business grows and evolves.
- [Idea to Reality – Put Your Money Where Your Strategy Is](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11838): This series of workshops explores building delivery capabilities for start-ups and small businesses within the context of the Project Economy*. In the first edition, we looked at how SMEs succeed through project management. We continue this discussion on Monday 20th July with a session entitled ‘Idea to Reality: Putting Your Money Where Your Strategy Is’.
- [Online Entrepreneurship is the Future of Work](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11625): TEF Masterclass Overview:
- [Entrepreneurs Guide to Smart Investing](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11569): Learn important steps and strategies entrepreneurs can use to build efficient cash flow plans and sufficient liquidity.
- [Idea to Reality – Project Management for Successful SMEs](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11559): A brand new TEF Masterclass series in partnership with PMI. 
- [Managing Your Finances in Uncertain Times](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11468): Register here.
- [The ABC of Finance Reporting and Recording for Small Businesses](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11449): Learn more than the basics of bookkeeping, cashflow, and many more aspects of Finance reporting and recording for small businesses.
- [Transformative Partnerships for Business Growth](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11439): Partnerships can help your small business develop a new product or service, gain exposure to a new target market, raise its brand profile, expand geographically and much more. It also helps reduce costs thereby making business operations more efficient.
- [How to Leverage Technology for Business with Dare Medunoye](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11437): In an era where digital innovation is opening up new opportunities, it is pivotal to understand how leveraging trending technologies can fundamentally transform customer experiences, operating models and the business environment.
- [Stress and Anxiety Related to Entrepreneurship (in Partnership with Yale University)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11435): It is important to be proactive when it comes to your mental health. This masterclass in partnership with Yale University shares valuable insights to keeping anxiety and your stress levels in check.
- [Cut Waste, Not Cost](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11422): By differentiating value-added activities from those that are non-value added, many businesses can identify and eliminate waste on resources.
- [Adapting to Change with Owen Omogiafor](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11414): Change is the one constant in life, and adapting to change can be a great challenge. These changes can result from external pressures facing businesses and therefore, entrepreneurs need to adjust their management style and plans to cope with the complexities of the changing situations.
- [Staying Motivated and Preventing Burnout (in Partnership with Yale University)](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11410): Entrepreneurs often feel pressure to get as much work done in as little time as possible in order to keep clients satisfied and maintain a steady cashflow.  This TEF Masterclass on Staying Motivated and Preventing Burnout in partnership with Yale University professors Charles Dike and Theddus Ihenacho will prevent the dreaded burnout.
- [Positioning Your Business for the New Normal](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/?p=11404): learn important tips on how to:⁣

## Real3D Flipbook
- [TEFCircle January 2026](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-january-2026)
- [TEFCircle November 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-november-2025)
- [TEFCircle October 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-october-2025)
- [TEFCircle September 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-september-2025)
- [TEFCircle August 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-august-2025)
- [TEFCircle July 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-july-2025)
- [TEFCircle Q2 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-q2-2025)
- [TEFCircle Q1 2025](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/tefcircle-q1-2025)
- [2024 TEF ANNUAL REPORT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/2024-tef-annual-report)
- [2023 TEF ANNUAL REPORT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/2023-tef-annual-report)
- [2022 TEF ANNUAL REPORT](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/2022-tef-annual-report)
- [2021 TEF ANNUAL LETTER](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/2021-tef-annual-letter)
- [2020 TEF ANNUAL LETTER](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/flipbook/2020-tef-annual-letter)

## Team
- [Franklin Isinguzo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/franklin-isinguzo): Sperie Integrated Services is an apparel manufacturing, promotional branding, and printing company that provides printing and branding solutions for businesses.
- [Nniele Nkholise](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/nniele-nkholise): iMed Tech Group (Pty) Ltd is a medical design, engineering and technology company located in Bloemfontein, Free State. Its primary focus is in the field of medical prosthetic design and manufacturing. iMed Tech uses technology which enables for the production of high quality products that meet customer needs at impressive prices.
- [Obi Amuzuo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/obi-amuzuo): We provide solution to fleet management, human and asset security. Our service solutions include tracking, monitoring and surveillance services as security measures.
- [Aaron Ejeme](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/aaron-ejeme): Sourcegig is an online Marketplace that helps SME’s find and hire affordable African Graphic designers on Demand. Sourcegig connects businesses with the best professional freelance talent around, thereby making outsourcing of jobs easier and helping businesses save cost from hiring full-time staff.
- [Chris Kwekowe](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/chris-kwekowe): We provide company-informed business solutions for SME's and large scale enterprises. We also offer an extensively innovative approach towards providing technology solutions for business, education, family and even technology enthusiast. Our solutions include web development, applications development (top platforms including android, iOS and windows), custom branding, media logistics, Educational Software solutions and Business Software solutions.
- [Agbor Ashumanyi  Ako](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/agbor-ashumanyi-ako): Agbor  Ashumanyi  Ako is one of the co-founders of  GiftedMom, a digital health platform based in Cameroon that gives pregnant women and mothers across Africa access to vital health information and care. As a digital-first platform, GiftedMom is able to expand faster than traditional health care systems and the start-up aims to reach 10 million women in the next 10 years. The platform now has over 170,000 users. The award-winning app has significantly improved both pregnancy check-up attendance and vaccination turnouts, with an ultimate goal to see a world free of preventable maternal and infant deaths. In collaboration with the Ministry of Public health, 28 health facilitiesm and 40 community workers in Cameroon, Agbor has been able to follow up with over 29,000 pregnant women and nursing mothers across the country.
- [Vèna Ahouansou](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/vena-ahouansou): Arielle is a 23 years old medical doctor who has a vocation to enhance the healthcare system in Africa by providing technological solutions through her startup KEA Medicals Pharmaceutics & Technologies. Her start-up currently provides a range of services, including the possibility of consulting a patient’s records online and the creation of a Universal Medical Identity (UMI), a sort of individual data file on each patient. Through her company, patients are prompted to create an account on the platform, by providing basic information such as their identity, known allergies, chronic illnesses, blood type, etc. Once registered, each patient receives an individual UMI signature in the form of a QR barcode. This barcode can be printed on different media and devices: wristbands, patches, cards and other portable devices. The doctor only has to scan the patient’s QR code to access his or her entire medical history within a matter of seconds. No more time wasted.
- [Frank Mugarura](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/frank-mugarura): Gravity Rwanda is a hub of Digital Arts and Design specialized in Animations and Tv commercials, It is organized by students at the university of Rwanda while pursuing their bachelors degree of media design with the mission to use Creativity and innovation as a tool of development in the private sector.
- [Cephas Simwanza](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/cephas-simwanza): Tribology Energies (Z) Ltd distributes lubricants to mining contractors, construction companies and the retail market i.e auto shops. We further collect used lubricants and resell them to be used in furnaces as part of our environmental management responsibilities.
- [David Kimani](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/david-kimani): Vacay Holiday Deals is allowing travelers to be their own agents by selling inventory from over 500 airlines and 500,000 hotels globally under one website. This reduces the hustle of searching or calling different providers plus provides convenience of 24/7 service available to anyone with internet access.
- [Dennis Mutoro](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/dennis-mutoro): Africar Logistics Limited has been providing logistics services for the last seven years, but now we have a big challenge in meeting the door to door delivery needs for our customers, so we have expanded our services to include an end to end solution called \ one stop \ services.
- [Caroline Ocanda](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/caroline-ocanda): Through New Beginning Investments Limited, Caroline has empowered many girls who have dropped out of school and have no source of income and women who are total dependants of their husband and even single mother who are struggling to survive.
- [Israel Mwalyaje](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/israel-mwalyaje): Zai Vet Centre Company Ltd Increases Income Of People Through Livestock Keeping Specifically Dairy Cow,Pigs And Local Chicken By Enabling Farmers To Access Inputs At Cheaper Prices And Providing Them With Skills Regularly.
- [Ishak Hazz Kanonya](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/ishak-hazz-kanonya): Total School Assistant (TSA) caters to all the data processing and information management needs found in any type school, such as general human resource data, student biodata, financial data and so on. TSA also diversifies by completing a number of other applications that use the same concept of integrated biometrics with wireless connections but in very different implementations. This includes: general human resource and payroll applications, biometric university cafeteria management system, etc. We are currently in the process of making further technological advancements to our initial concept by incorporating iris recognition biometrics to the current setting.
- [Everlyn Imunde](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/everlyn-imunde): Realtime Fifty Four Holdings is a graphic design, printing, branding and publishing company that offers cutting edge solutions to all visual communication needs. Over the years Realtime54 has distinguished itself as a visuals communications provider of repute handling heavy and demanding work volumes. We also have a training centre where we produce high quality professionals in the areas of graphic design, branding, print technology, communication and publishing.
- [Jessica Allogo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/jessica-allogo): Jessica Medza Allogo is at the founder of of "Les Pots de l'Ogooue", a Gabonese confectionery that produces jams made from local fruits in fond in her home country of Gabon. Before starting her business, Jessica worked for 10 years in the petroleum sector in Gabon and Asia where she acquired solid knowledge in process management and in quality management.
- [Flavien Kouatcha](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/flavien-kouatcha): Flavien Kouatcha is a young engineer who is the head of Save Our Agriculture, a company specializing in aquaponics, a system that allows the cultivation of plants and the breeding of fish in the same device. Using fish droppings he is able to create a natural fertilizer for plant growth. Through the Save Our Agriculture system they are able to create organic gardens with produce such as tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, okra, but also catfish. Flavien Kouatcha markets its aquaponics units to individuals and professionals in urban areas. The advantage of his solution is that it makes it possible to obtain larger productions than in traditional agriculture, using fewer resources. For example, his urban aquaponics units help smallholder farmers grow 2 to 3 times more volumes of organic food by using only 10% of the water used by traditional agriculture on the same space. Since completing the TEF Programme, Flavien Kouatcha has achieved a turnover of over $120,000 and employed 18 people directly and 42 indirectly.
- [Paul Nyambe](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/paul-nyambe): Zamgoat Meat Products is an innovative, market-driven and socially-inclusive Zambian agribusiness, poised to be industry leader in the processing and distribution of quality goat products and services and, hence also supporting rural livelihoods in Zambia. Zamgoat operates across the goat sector value chain and is built on an innovative and integrated business model, which endeavors to deliver sustainable social and economic value across its stakeholder chain, i.e. suppliers, shareholders and customers. To date, Zamgoat has purchased and processed over 5,000 goats, impacting over 400 smallholder farmers in Zambia as suppliers of goats to the company and earning over $500,000 in revenues.
- [Chinedu Emenalo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/chinedu-emenalo): After several years in the banking sector, it was easier for Nigerian-born Chinedu Emenalo to identify the challenges around financial service faced by customers. With this, Chinedu and his colleague – who would become his co-founder – decided to launch a startup. Kobopay, to offer a more seamless platform for affordable financial services at a micro-scale.
- [Kgomotso Tlhokwane](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/kgomotso-tlhokwane): Kgomotso Tlhokwane's dream was to change the world in the little ways she could and make a difference in her industry and Bostwana. She was able to do that through the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Her selection as a Tony Elumelu entrepreneur significantly influenced her ability to increase staff strength and achieve more. The Business Management training also provided her with sufficient insights and necessary guidance for drafting and implementing the growth of her company.
- [Hoda Kouakou Steve](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/hoda-kouakou-steve): While he was at the ideation stage for his business, Hoda Kouakou Steve applied for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. Being a part of the programme enlightened him to better understand his idea; structure it and to formalize the company. The seed capital enabled him to launch business activities and conduct various tests on their solutions.
- [Tidiane Rangel](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/tidiane-rangel): With a business team composed mainly of female locals, Angola’s Tidiane Rangel is securing Angola’s economic growth and empowering women through its direct and indirect contribution to the development of other local businesses. Her vision was inspired by a challenge she wanted to address, which is that the difficulty in local sourcing for needed resources in the braiding industry in Angola has led to the importation of a large part of production resources. To close this gap, UABILUKA invested in the purchase and distribution of the other needed resources in the industry.
- [Lawrence Mmari](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/lawrence-mmari): Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Lawrence Mmari has always been passionate about someday becoming an entrepreneur. However, although he was a graduate, he had no prior knowledge of business management until he encountered the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. Through the programme, he was better equipped with the necessary skills to successfully run his business, Flow Farm.
- [Akapko-Lado Gbagbode Edouard](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/akapko-lado-gbagbode-edouard): Having completed his graduate studies in Technology, Akapko-Lado Gbagbode found that there was a lack of processing machinery in African countries, and often the purchase of these machines from outside was expensive and required costly external expertise in the event of breakdowns.
- [Avotriniaina Stannie](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/avotriniaina-stannie): In July 2020, Madagascar born Stannie Avotriniaina launched a little factory named Mahatsara, with the aim of producing dried fruits and vegetables, but have more products like arranged rhum with dried fruits.
- [Taiwo Awusinu](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/taiwo-awusinu): A graduate from Lagos State University, Taiwo Sagbo Awusinu is an entrepreneur whose passion for entrepreneurship has enabled him to run a pig production and pork processing industry and Agro consultant film. His deep interest in agriculture and its value chains was inspired by his family’s affiliation with the sector.
- [Timothy Williams](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/timothy-williams): From the first day he came across the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme application in February 2019, Nigerian Timothy Williams, a teacher, agri-business enthusiast, business plan writer and Agric-business consultant, knew it was the right fit for his vision. He read everything about the foundation and the programme; the criteria and requirements for application and made himself available to take advantage of all the benefits.
- [Olayinka Bello](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/olayinka-bello): Olayinka Bello’s entrepreneurial mission was to change the mindset and impression of Nigerians towards Nigerian-made products by using chemistry as a yardstick. His dream of having a footwear brand first occurred at his primary school graduation, when his father bought him a pair of oversized moccasin shoes. As a result of this, he wore the shoes for years but eventually outgrew the value and asked his father for a new pair. However, he was shocked to hear that it was no longer available. He vowed to start a shoe brand in Nigeria that would create all kinds of designs for customers.
- [Risikat Temidayo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/risikat-temidayo): On the completion of her undergraduate studies, Risikat Temidayo realized that there was no white-collar job that interested her and as a result, ventured into the business of producing soaps and cosmetics. Her business, Composite Ventures 66 Nig ENT, is a passion project she was able to refine through the Tony Elumelu Foundation Programme in 2015.
- [James Strauss](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/james-strauss): As a seasoned Brand Strategist and Multimedia Designer professional with over 8 years of experience, James Strauss decided to launch a 360 Media company in Namibia in 2019 to assist companies with their digital marketing needs.
- [Saint Eudes Bissala](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/saint-eudes-bissala): With a scientific academic background, Saint Eudes followed the world of architecture and then found himself in the field of ICT where he served as an incubator, managing teams for projects and building his leadership skills. However, it was in 2019, through the Tony Elumelu Foundation programme, that he received the training and validation he needed as an entrepreneur to enable him to run a business.
- [Justin Niyigena](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/justin-niyigena): From the 2017 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship programme, Rwandan Justin Niyigena learned how to cultivate valuable network and business leadership skills through the series of training to grow his poultry farming enterprise, Breeding Hens LTD. With only 2 years of experience in his agri-business, the seed capital also helped him run his business professionally.
- [Tuduetso	Tebape](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/tuduetso-tebape): For Botswana’s Tuduetso Tebape, her passion for skincare and nature was a seamless pathway to setting up of a green beauty company. Nubian Seed (Pty) became the act of turning a passion into a business. From a cottage industry-based enterprise that sold only Shea Butter and later African Black Soap in 2014, to a registered business in 2017, every milestone in the business has been an important one. Nubian Seed has won several awards that includes the Global Expo Pride Mark Exhibitor Bronze Award in 2017; Top 4 National Winners of the FemBioBiz Acceleration Programme in 2018.
- [Racine Sarr](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/racine-sarr): One of the many ways small businesses can grow is through cross-continental trade, and Senegal’s Racine Sarr is at the forefront of Africa’s growing e-commerce sector. His enterprise, Shop Me Away is a home-grown platform for people to import and export from other continents.
- [Nana Amoako-Anin](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/nana-amoako-anin): Nana Amoako-Anin is the Founder of Bliss Yoga Accra, one of the few full-service yoga studios credited with popularising yoga in Ghana.
- [Palesa Moloi](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/palesa-moloi): South African entrepreneur Palesa Moloi, is the founder of ParkUpp, a mobile parking application that helps users find parking off-street and on-street, and also pay for their parking ticket.
- [Mark Danbaba Jacob](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/mark-danbaba-jacob): Mark Danbaba Jacob is an entrepreneur in printing and embroidery services. Having faced the challenges of lack of specific equipment, Mark applied for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme in other to buy an embroidery machine to meet the demand of our customers. Currently, Mark's company M.J Danbaba Global Links Limited is expanding operations to a second branch.
- [Chimezie Nicholas Chukwunta](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/chimezie-nicholas-chukwunta): Chimezie Nicholas Chukwunta is the founder of 4Figure, a company working on the prototype of the first cross-cultural communications-and-learning app in Nigeria. He has been able to catalogue about 30 basic phrases from 10 Nigerian languages including but not limited to Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba. They are also cataloguing more than 30 Nigerian delicacies and trivia questions on the culture of the diversity of the Nigerian people from all tribes.
- [Uchenna Agbo](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/uchenna-agbo): In 2019, Uchenna Agbo got admitted into the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme with Nollywood Insider, a business idea he decided to explore as an offshoot of his main company Okike Media.
- [Shadrach Akpan](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/shadrach-akpan): Shadrach Akpan is the founder of Wheatstone Gates, a company devoted to providing clean and affordable solar energy solutions to Households and Companies across Nigeria. The company says they were able to generate a revenue of N4,300,000 between Jan 2020 - June 2020, with N3,900,000 generated as revenue within May 2020 and June 2020, a milestone which was achieved by introducing their Zero Contact Solar Installation which made our customers feel safe. Meet Shadrach here
- [Harun Abubakar Ibrahim](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/harun-abubakar-ibrahim): Harun Abubakar Ibrahim is the founder of Haigha Tech, a company that provides a one-stop automated solution for trade and industry. The company caters to various sizes and fields of organizations with different products and services to meet their preferred requirements.
- [David Gaaniko Daniel](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/david-gaaniko-daniel): David Gaaniko Daniel is the founder of Gaani Study Abroad, a student recruiting agency company based in South Sudan, Juba. Gaani Study Abroad's first priority was to create job opportunities for South Sudanese youths and send more than 10 students to different parts of the world within the first year of its operations," says Daniel, "but after attending the TEF training, I managed to create jobs for 10 youths and send more than 30 students abroad for studies." The business also made more than 30,000 USD in revenue within its first year of operation.
- [Nganga Felix](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/nganga-felix): Nganga Felix is a computer engineer skilled at developing software for PCs and mobile phones. His business, Ngangalix commercial, is specialized in training centre (ITs courses) and selling ITs accessories software and hardware in one of the communities in Angola Capital (Luanda).
- [Melissa Bime](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/melissa-bime): Melissa Bime is the founder of Infiuss — an online blood bank Bime started in December 2017. In the year since its launch, Infiuss’ motorbikes have delivered more than 2,300 bags of blood to patients at 23 hospitals in Yaoundé and Douala. Before Infiuss, access to blood was a dilemma for both physicians and patients in Cameroon. But now with her innovative model, Melissa been able to cut the average time it takes for a patient to receive a transfusion from about a week, to one hour.
- [Adebimpe Oni](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/adebimpe-oni): Adebimpe Oni is the founder of D’Rose recycling, an eco-friendly company that upcycles solid waste like old tyres, bottles, plastics into recycled furniture suitable for homes, offices, playgrounds, studios, etc.
- [Msindazwe Ndhlovu](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/msindazwe-ndhlovu): Botswanan entrepreneur Msindazwe Ndhlovu founded The Noble Savage, a company that recycles waste plastic and waste glass to manufacture alternative eco-friendly building materials which are lighter, stronger, durable, and affordable.
- [Lombola Lombola ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/lombola-lombola): Lombola Lombola is the founder of Bamboo express, a company that makes furniture from ecofriendly bamboo.
- [Richard Bbaale](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/richard-bbaale): Ugandan entrepreneur, Richard Bbaale is a social entrepreneur from Uganda that founded BanaPads in 2010, a company using banana pseudostem wastes, which are usually left to rot after harvesting, to make sanitary towels.
- [Letsogile Kennedy ](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/letsogile-kennedy): Letsogile Kennedy is an award-winning social entrepreneur, architect and founder of Ecohub, a startup established that innovatively uses plastic waste to produce affordable, architect-designed flat-pack eco-bricks and ecohouses.
- [Tom-Chris Emewulu](https://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/member/tom-chris-emewulu): Tom-Chris Emewulu is a 2017 TEF entrepreneur and founder of SFAN, an Accra-based education company that unlocks the potential of youths. SFAN (Stars From All Nations) is a social enterprise that works in equipping young Africans with skills and opportunities they need to engage the real world, through EPIC events and a 6-weeks career accelerator program called Readyforwork. With these tools, young people receive personalized, actionable, and coach support to launch their businesses or careers.