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TEF Aguka Ideation Programme 2026

Rwanda-focused TEF programme: 6 weeks training + mentorship + national pitch competition. USD 3,000 non-refundable seed funding per selected entrepreneur.

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Key Information
Organisation
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Location
East Africa, Rwanda
Status
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 11, 2026
Program Type
Grant Program
Amount
USD 3,000
Size
micro
Cohort
2026 Aguka Cohort
Language
English
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About this Program

The Aguka Ideation Programme is a Tony Elumelu Foundation initiative specifically for Rwandan entrepreneurs, delivered in partnership with the Government of Rwanda. The 2026 cohort offers six weeks of intensive business training on TEFConnect (covering business management, financial literacy, and sustainability), followed by mentorship from African business leaders, business development support, and a national pitching competition. Each selected entrepreneur receives USD 3,000 in non-refundable seed funding plus lifetime access to TEF's pan-African entrepreneurship network. Past Aguka beneficiaries include Naomi Iradukunda of Ira EcoSolutions (biodegradable packaging from banana fibres).

Benefits & What You Get

USD 3,000 non-refundable seed funding, 6 weeks of entrepreneurship training (business management, financial literacy, sustainability), expert mentorship from African business leaders, business development support, national pitching competition entry, and lifetime access to TEF pan-African network.

Eligibility

Rwandan entrepreneurs at idea or early stage, willing to participate in 6-week training programme on TEFConnect, attend mentorship sessions, and pitch in national competition.

Equity Terms

Zero Equity (Grant)