IYBA-WE4A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Africa 2026

📖 About IYBA-WE4A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Africa

The WE4A (Investing in Young Business in Africa - Women Entrepreneurship for Africa) Entrepreneurship Programme is jointly supported by:

• European Union (EU)
• Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)
• German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

It is implemented by:

• Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
• Seedstars Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets (SAFEEM)

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
• Category: Entrepreneurs, Women, Grants
• Eligible Locations: Africa

🎁 Benefits of IYBA-WE4A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Africa

Participants in this programme will receive:

• Up to $5,000 Seed Capital
• Onboarding communication
• Access to the training curriculum
• Mentorship, business planning, and participation in virtual masterclasses series

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Women entrepreneurs operating green businesses (0–5 years old) in the following countries are eligible:

• Senegal
• Togo
• Malawi
• Uganda
• Cameroon
• Kenya
• Mozambique
• Tanzania

📝 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
• Visit the application portal to view details and apply.
• Apply directly via TEFConnect.

🌐 Sponsor Organisation

This programme is sponsored by The Tony Elumelu Foundation.

For more information, visit the official IYBA-WE4A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Africa.

• Up to $5,000 Seed Capital
• Receive onboarding communication
• Gain access to the training curriculum
• Participate in mentorship, business planning and attend the virtual masterclasses series.