Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program (Up to €30,000 Funding for Entrepreneurs)

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Applications are open for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program. 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, we 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 our dynamic Orange Corners ecosystem has been a testament to the impact we create.

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. We equip young entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to create sustainable economic opportunities within their communities.

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Benefits

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

Eligibility Criteria for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program

To be eligible, you must be:

Age: Between 18 – 35 years old
Residence: Reside in Ogun
Business Stage: Concept Validation
Sector Preferences: Circular Economy, Agriculture, Health, Water Solutions and Tech
Gender: Strong Focus on a Gender Balance
Digital: Computer Literate and have Access to a Laptop or Data Enabled Device

How To Apply

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.
Through the support of the Kingdom of Netherlands Orange Corners, and other Partners, the programme 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.
The 6-month Incubation programmme comprises of in-person capacity building sessions, business advisory and mentoring, industry visits and networking events. Do note the programme will be delivered in-person and virtually.

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Application Deadline: 18th May 2025