Aspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria now have a fresh chance to strengthen their businesses through the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14. The programme supports innovative young founders building solutions that contribute to economic growth and sustainable job creation.
Orange Corners Nigeria, powered by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and delivered by FATE Foundation, has equipped more than 350 entrepreneurs since inception. Many alumni have grown from idea stage into revenue-generating ventures through structured mentorship, funding support, and expert training.
For founders in sectors like agriculture, technology, fashion, health, and manufacturing, this programme offers hands-on learning and access to a network of mentors, investors, and successful business leaders. The curriculum blends practical business education with real-world advisory support, helping founders sharpen their models, improve product quality, and become investment ready.
The latest Cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria will run for six months.
Program Benefits
- Business incubation training and expert mentorship
- Enterprise advisory and business support services
- Funding opportunity for successful participants
- Access to industry experts, partners, and alumni network
- Practical sessions on business modelling, finance, marketing, and product development
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must reside in Nigeria and commit to full participation
Nigerian entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years
Innovative business solution or idea focused on sectors that contribute to Nigeria’s economic development
Business must be in early or growth stage
Are you ready to be a part of the Orange Corners journey?
Applications for Cohort 14 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:
- Enterprise Management Training: Gain essential knowledge in business management to build a successful venture.
- Business Incubation & Advisory Services: Access professional guidance and support tailored to your growth.
- Prototype Development & Testing Funding: Bring your idea to life with financial support for testing and validation.
- 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.
Application Deadline for Cohort 14 is 7th December, 2025
Kickstart your journey to the Orange Corners Incubation Program
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