Segun Adeyanju
Tanzania has secured 12 places in the first batch of winners for the 2026 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme, boosting the country’s representation in one of Africa’s leading business support initiatives.
The programme, funded by the Tony Elumelu Foundation, provides seed capital, training and mentorship to young entrepreneurs across the continent.
According to organisers, the selected Tanzanian beneficiaries emerged from a highly competitive process that attracted thousands of applications from across Africa.
The initiative is designed to empower startups and small businesses, with a focus on job creation and economic growth. Beneficiaries will receive funding alongside business training and access to a pan-African entrepreneurial network.
Analysts say Tanzania’s inclusion reflects the country’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and increasing participation in continental innovation programmes.
The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme has supported thousands of African entrepreneurs since its launch, positioning itself as a key driver of private sector development across the continent.
