Funding Database
Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A)
Current as of: 2026-02-26
Description
The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) II is a partnership between TEF, the EU and GIZ and is part of the Investing in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa programme (IYBA-WE4A). The programme targets women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups in Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Senegal, Cameroon, and Togo. Target sectors include sustainable agriculture, blue economy, renewable energy, circular economy, waste management and eco-tourism. Selected entrepreneurs receive the TEF business management training, green economy and digital inclusion training, mentorship and a non-refundable seed-funding grant of USD 5,000.
Instrument Type
Grant
Format of grants offered
Straight grants paid to recipient upfront
Ticket sizes per transaction (EUR)
0 - 100,000
Currencies used
US Dollars
Eligible market segments
Mini-grids
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
Energy for productive use
Energy efficiency
Stand-alone solar systems
Clean cooking
Energy for productive use
Special requirements pertaining to gender, diversity and local content
Gender lens
Eligible regions under GET.invest mandate
Central Africa
East Africa
Southern Africa
West Africa
East Africa
Southern Africa
West Africa
Eligible countries under GET.invest mandate
Cameroon
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Senegal
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Senegal
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Examples of past awardees
Instrument Capitalisers
European Union (EU)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
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Eligibility criteria
Details of eligibility criteria are available hereApplication process
Details of the application process are available hereDeadline for submission (if applicable)
Currently closed for applicationsContact
Go to fund websiteHeadquarters
Lagos, NigeriaPhone
+234-1-2774641-5Fund manager
The Tony Elumelu Foundation
About
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is a philanthropic foundation with a focus on driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation and increasing women economic empowerment in Africa. TEF drives social and economic development in Africa through providing training and skills development programmes, mentorship and direct funding to young entrepreneurs.