The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a structured training opportunity designed to address the most common hurdles faced by entrepreneurs in Africa. The programme will categorize entrepreneurs according to their knowledge and skill; and will provide a targeted, hands-on, learning process. Entrepreneurs must complete this programme to proceed to pitching their business plan and to receive the $5000USD capital.
One of the key responsibilities of an entrepreneur is ensuring compliance with both industry-specific and national legal regulations. Failure to adhere to these requirements can significantly impede critical business activities. For example No funder will consider investing time or money in a business that does not comply to laws and that risk penalties and fines.
The GSMA Innovation Fund offers R2.5-R6 million to African startups addressing humanitarian challenges with GSM/digital technologies. It requires applicants to secure 25-50% matched funding, prioritizes women-led initiatives, and offers non-financial support. Companies must be post-revenue and may not exceed 250 employees. Applications close on 12 February 2024.
Norrsken Accelerator offers $125k funding and an intensive mentorship programme to 20 early-stage startups to build and scale purpose-driven businesses. Selected startups will complete a highly targeted 8-week mentorship programme in Stockholm, Sweden, starting from July 2024.
Early-stage startup funding from Sony Sony Group Corporation has announced the establishment of the Sony Innovation Fund: Africa to provide much-needed capital for early-stage startups in the entertainment industry on the continent. The company is targeting innovative start-ups in industries…
