Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program for Entrepreneurs (€30k Grants)

The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2^nd Cohort in Ogun State!

For over six years, they have empowered ambitious entrepreneurs to turn their visions into thriving businesses, supporting 220 innovative businesses through 11 successful cohorts (Cohort 12 currently running). Watching these transformations within the dynamic Orange Corners ecosystem has been a testament to the impact we create.

Are you ready to be a part of the Orange Corners journey?

Applications for Cohort 13 are now open! We’re looking for passionate individuals aged 18-35 with bold business ideas ready to make a difference.

Here’s what you can expect by joining the Orange Corners Nigeria Programme:

1. Enterprise Management Training: Gain essential knowledge in business management to build a successful venture.
2. Business Incubation & Advisory Services: Access professional guidance and support tailored to your growth.
3. Prototype Development & Testing Funding: Bring your idea to life with financial support for testing and validation.
4. Mentorship & Coaching: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who’ve been in your shoes.

Structure and Curriculum

The Incubation programme combines a mix of interactive enterprise training, mentoring, advisory and business support services to enable each participant fully develop their idea from a concept to a viable product/service.

Enterprise Training & Master Classes

• Concept Development
• Design Thinking
• Market Strategy
• Product/Service Development
• Operations Management
• Business Model Canvas
• Business Plan Development
• Budgeting, Financial Management and Financial Reporting
• People Management
• Raising Financing
• Digital Marketing
• Business Pitching

Business Support

• Business Growth Advisory (accounting, legal, tax, HR, marketing, digital)
• Business Registration with the CAC
• Funding Linkages
• Market Linkages

Mentoring

• Matching with a Business Mentor

Application Process

Stage I:

Interested applicants must complete the online form here. Applicants will be required to complete all the required fields and upload the following:

Passport Photograph
School Certificate or Statement of Result
Birth Certificate
CAC Registration (Optional

Stage II:

Following a review of all received applications, 30 candidates will be shortlisted for a 2-day Bootcamp which will culminate in a Pitch Competition to shortlist the top 20 participants per stream to go through the Incubation programme.

Call for application for Cohort 13 – Start date – 10th April 2025, End Date – 18th May 2025

Kickstart your journey to the Orange Corners Incubation Program

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