Deadline: January 25, 2026
Applications are open for the IYBA- WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme 2026. The programme aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa by enhancing their access to finance and business knowledge. It focuses on green businesses and seeks to drive economic inclusion, job creation, and sustainable development.
WE4A (Investing in Young Business in Africa- Women Entrepreneurship for Africa) Entrepreneurship Programme is a programme jointly supported by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, and the Seedstars Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets (SAFEEM).
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 seed capital
- Receive onboarding communication
- Gain access to the training curriculum
- Participate in mentorship, business planning, and attend the virtual masterclasses series.
Eligibility
Women entrepreneurs operating green businesses (0–5 years old) in the following countries are eligible:
- Senegal
- Togo
- Malawi
- Uganda
- Cameroon
- Kenya
- Mozambique
- Tanzania.
Application
The IYBA-WE4A Programme will be delivered in five phases:
- Application Phase
- Training Phase & Masterclass Sessions
- Mentorship Programme
- Business Plan, Financials & Pitch Video Submission
- Seed Capital Phase
For more information, visit IYBA-WE4A.
