Take the next step toward building a stronger, more sustainable business with the training, mentorship, and support of the Eli Adewole Foundation.

Your Next Step Starts Here

The Eli Adewole Foundation is committed to empowering ambitious entrepreneurs with practical training, mentorship, strategic support, and access to growth opportunities. If you are ready to build with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose, we invite you to apply for the Entrepreneurship Programme. The current site already positions the programme around practical support, mentorship, seed support, and a pan-African network, so this page should focus on helping founders take action.

About the Foundation

Who Should Apply

This programme is designed for entrepreneurs who are serious about growth and ready to strengthen the foundation of their business. We welcome applications from founders who are building with vision, committed to learning, and open to support that can help them move forward more effectively.

Ideal Applicants May Be:

An African entrepreneur (based in Africa or building for an African market)
early-stage entrepreneurs building a promising business
founders looking to improve structure, clarity, and execution
entrepreneurs seeking mentorship and practical guidance
business owners ready to access growth opportunities
changemakers committed to building impact in their communities

Priority Consideration

We encourage applications from women entrepreneurs, youth-led ventures, and entrepreneurs from underserved communities. (SDG 5, SDG 10)

What You’ll Receive

Entrepreneurship Training (SDG 4)

Structured, practical entrepreneurship education designed to help you build a stronger and more sustainable business.

Mentorship(SDG 4)

Access to experienced business leaders and mentors who provide guidance, accountability, and real-world insight.

Strategic Support (SDG 1, SDG 8)

Support designed to help you refine your goals, strengthen execution, and build with greater confidence.

Growth Opportunities

Access to visibility, community, and future opportunities that can help move your business forward.

How the Application Process Works

Step 1 — Submit Your Application

Complete the application form and tell us about your business, your vision, and the kind of support you need.

Step 2 — Application Review

Our team reviews applications to identify entrepreneurs who align with the purpose and goals of the programme.

Step 3 — Selection & Next Steps

Selected applicants will be contacted with the next steps, programme details, and participation information.

Step 4 — Begin the Journey

Successful applicants will move into the programme experience, where they will learn, build, and prepare for growth.

What We Look For

We are especially interested in entrepreneurs who demonstrate:

commitment to building something meaningful
openness to learning and mentorship
a clear desire to grow
resilience, initiative, and vision
a business or idea with real potential for impact

We are not only looking for perfect businesses. We are looking for promising entrepreneurs who are ready to learn, build, and move forward with purpose.