The IYBA-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 Goodwell Investments.
Programme Objective
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.
Target Countries
Women entrepreneurs operating green businesses (0–5 years old) in the following countries are eligible:
• Senegal
• Togo
• Malawi
• Uganda
• Cameroon
• Kenya
• Mozambique
• Tanzania.
The Programme Structure
The IYBA- WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme identifies outstanding African women entrepreneurs who have green start-ups or business ideas with the potential to grow. The IYBA-WE4A Entrepreneurship Programme will be delivered in different phases as listed below:
The IYBA-WE4A Programme will be delivered in five phases:
1. Application Phase
2. Training Phase & Masterclass Sessions
3. Mentorship Programme
4. Business Plan, Financials & Pitch Video Submission
5. Seed Capital Phase