Call For Applications: Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program (Up to €30,000 Funding for Entrepreneurs)
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 2nd 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.
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Funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos and implemented by FATE Foundation, Orange Corners Nigeria has a single, powerful mission: to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria. They equip young entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to create sustainable economic opportunities within their communities.
Are you ready to be a part of the Orange Corners journey?
Applications for Cohort 13 are now open! They’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 Program:
- 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 Incubator program combines interactive enterprise training, mentoring, advisory, and business support services to enable each participant to 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 program.
Through the support of the Kingdom of Netherlands Orange Corners, and other Partners, the program is FREE to entrepreneurs who are shortlisted to the Bootcamp and incubation stage. This scholarship support from Orange Corners Nigeria covers all direct course fees.
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The 6-month Incubation program comprises of in-person capacity building sessions, business advisory and mentoring, industry visits and networking events. Do note the program will be delivered in person and virtually.
Deadline: 18th May 2025