- Grant Amount – $5,000
- Deadline – January 25, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Women entrepreneurs across Africa can now apply for the second cohort of the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa: Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (IYBA-WE4A) programme — an initiative designed to support and scale women-led businesses with $5,000 in seed capital, alongside world-class training, mentorship, and access to investment networks.
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The focus areas of the programme include empowering women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing their access to finance and business knowledge, promoting green businesses, and driving economic inclusion, job creation, and sustainable development.
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The IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme is delivered in five phases: the Application Phase, Training Phase & Masterclass Sessions, Mentorship Programme, Business Plan, Financials & Pitch Video Submission, and the Seed Capital Phase.
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Shortlisted participants enter the Training Phase, gaining access to a customised Business Management and Green Business curriculum. Completion of all training modules, multiple-choice assessments, and participation in cluster engagement groups are mandatory to progress.
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Following training, participants submit a business plan, financials, and a 2–3-minute pitch video, using the skills acquired during the programme. Submissions are reviewed and scored by a third-party consultant, who provides feedback and confirms eligibility for the next phase.
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Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- $5,000 seed capital to grow or launch their business.
- Business training and practical workshops on entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainability.
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced business leaders.
- Access to a wide network of investors, partners, and entrepreneurs through TEFConnect.
Eligibility:
- The programme targets women entrepreneurs operating green businesses that are between 0–5 years old in Senegal, Togo, Malawi, Uganda, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
- It identifies outstanding African women entrepreneurs with green start-ups or business ideas that have the potential to grow.
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