🌍 TEFConnect – Africa’s Largest Entrepreneur Network

About

TEFConnect is the digital platform of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), designed to connect, train, and empower African entrepreneurs. It is the largest online community of entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries, offering opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and succeed.

Since its launch, TEFConnect has supported over 2.5 million Africans, with more than 9,000 mentors available and hundreds of partnership opportunities.

Key Features

• Entrepreneurship Programmes – Access TEF’s flagship programmes and partner initiatives (e.g., TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, Women Entrepreneurship for Africa, BeGreen Africa).
• Training & Masterclasses – Learn business skills through curated courses on branding, marketing, AI for SMEs, resilience, networking, and scaling.
• Mentorship – Connect with Africa’s top business leaders and mentors for expert guidance.
• Networking – Collaborate with entrepreneurs across Africa to share ideas and grow businesses.
• Partnership Opportunities – Engage with institutions and organizations supporting African entrepreneurship.

Eligibility

TEFConnect is open to:

• African entrepreneurs with businesses operating in Africa.
• Mentors willing to guide and support emerging business leaders.
• Partners interested in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa.

Application Process

• Create an account on TEFConnect.com.
• Select your preferred programme when applications are open.
• Complete the online application form with required information and documents.
• No registration fee – all TEF programmes are free to apply.

Impact

• 2.5M+ Africans supported through TEFConnect.
• 9,000+ mentors available to guide entrepreneurs.
• Hundreds of partnerships established to strengthen Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries actively engaged.

Timeline

• Currently, no programmes are open for application.
• New calls for applications are typically announced at the start of each year.
• Example: In January 2025, TEFConnect opened applications for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A), and BeGreen Africa.

For agricultural innovators, TEFConnect offers:

• Access to funding and mentorship for agribusiness ideas.
• Training on digital tools, AI, and sustainable farming practices.
• Networking with entrepreneurs tackling food security and climate resilience.
• Opportunities to scale agribusinesses across Africa’s markets.

Disclaimer

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official TEFConnect website for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.