Call For Applications: Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program 2024

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The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme, a powerful partnership between the Kingdom of Netherlands and FATE Foundation, is thrilled to announce our expansion into Ogun State! We’ve been empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into businesses for the past five years, nurturing a whopping 180 businesses through nine incredible cohorts. Witnessing their transformations is a testament to the magic that happens within our dynamic Orange Corners ecosystem.

Developed and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos and implemented by FATE Foundation, our program has one core mission: to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria. We empower young people with the skills and knowledge they need to create economic opportunities for themselves and their communities.

Are you ready to be part of the Orange Corners story?

Cohort 10 has already begun its journey in our Lagos Hub, and they are seeking passionate individuals between 18-35 years old with a burning business idea to join the next one and the very FIRST in Ogun!

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Benefits

Here’s what you’ll gain by joining Orange Corners:

Enterprise Management Training: Master the fundamentals of running a successful business.
Business Incubation & Advisory Services: Get the support and guidance you need to thrive.
Funding for Prototype Development & Testing: Bring your idea to life and validate its potential.
Mentorship & Coaching: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs who have been there, done that.

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation 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

To be eligible, you must be:

Age: Between 18 – 35 years old
Residence: Reside in Lagos
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

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.

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 programme 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 26th April 2024