Today the whole world remembers Laszlo Hanyecz who used 10,000 BTC to buy 2 pizzas in 2010.
Meanwhile, we have another legend here. Sir Mapy, who used 79,000,000 WikiCat to buy chicken through the Peniremit app in 2026.
*The Tony Elumelu Foundation*
Every time you share this opportunity, you help place life-changing funding, training, and mentorship in the hands of a young African with the potential to build a successful business and create jobs.
To further support prospective applicants, we will be hosting *a free virtual application workshop* that provides a step-by-step guide *on how to successfully apply for TEF 2026.* Participants will learn how to navigate the application process, avoid common mistakes, and strengthen their submissions.
*Date* : Thursday, 12 February 2026
*Time:* 10:00 AM (WAT)
Where: Tony Elumelu Foundation YouTube Channel
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (Pan-African)
*Who Can Apply:*
• Africans from all 54 countries
• Aged 18 years and above
• Aspiring entrepreneurs with a business idea or unregistered venture; or
• Start-up founders with existing businesses not older than five (5) years
• Business idea/ existing business can be in ANY sector (agro, tech, finance, healthcare, skincare, Green, etc)
Successful applicants receive:
• US$5,000 non-refundable seed capital
• World-class business training
• One-on-one mentorship
• Lifetime access to TEFConnect and Africa’s largest entrepreneurship ecosystem
*Applications close:* March 1, 2026
*Apply via:* *https://t.co/Z3N0NdgXzp*
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Impact Since 2010
• Over 24,000 entrepreneurs funded
• 2.5 million Africans trained
• 1.5 million jobs created by TEF entrepreneurs
• US$4.2 billion in revenue generated by TEF entrepreneurs
• Over 2.1 million Africans lifted out of poverty
• More than 4 million African households positively impacted.
Applications for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme are now open! African entrepreneurs can access US$5,000 seed capital, training, mentorship, and a pan-African business network.
Entrepreneurship Programme is now open! African entrepreneurs can apply for US$5,000 seed capital, training & mentorship.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is offering African entrepreneurs US$5,000 seed capital, business training, and mentorship. Applications for the 2026 programme are now open.
Warm regards,
Tony Elumelu Foundation