The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is the flagship entrepreneurship programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, founded by the entrepreneur, respected investor and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu, TEF is set to hold a Forum in Lagos, Nigeria from 13-15 October 2017. TEF Entrepreneurship Forum is the most inclusive gathering of African entrepreneurs, where over 54 African countries represented will meet with business leaders, established entrepreneurs and policymakers to forge partnerships, share insights and fashion Africa-made solutions to accelerate the transformation of Africa.
The gathering is the culmination of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, our Founder’s $100 million commitment to identifying, training, mentoring and empowering 10,000 African entrepreneurs over 10 years. The 2017 edition of Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum will feature interactive learning sessions between the African entrepreneurs on one hand and thought leaders, investors and veteran entrepreneurs on the other. It will be a gathering of the entire African entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Earlier this year TEF, had its entrepreneurship programme Run, where we saw over 93,000 African Entrepreneurs apply from 55 African countries, more than doubling the number of applications received in 2016 and 1,000 applicants were Selected for the Tony Elumelu entrepreneurs for 2017 slot.
Registrations are already ongoing with different portals open for application from the Entrepreneurs, Guests, Alumni to the Media personnel and mentors. With a great lineup of Speakers, you are set to learn and get Inspired from the TEF Forum 2017.
