Deadline Date: October 26, 2026
The Orange Corners Innovation Fund is designed to support impact-driven entrepreneurs in Tunisia by providing funding, capacity building, and ecosystem access to scale socially and environmentally responsible businesses.
Focus areas include sustainable development impact aligned with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), business acceleration for growth-stage enterprises, technical assistance, personalised coaching, entrepreneurship training, fundraising capacity development, access to mentorship and expert networks, investment readiness, and impact maximisation alongside visibility and ecosystem integration.
Selected participants join a structured three-month acceleration programme where they receive individual coaching, technical assistance, and targeted training sessions designed to strengthen business strategy and operational capacity. The initiative also facilitates access to mentors, industry experts, and strategic partners to support long-term business development.
Financial support of up to €30,000 per entrepreneur is provided, consisting of a €10,000 grant and a €20,000 honour loan with a three-year repayment period and a six-month grace period. Applicants must be impact-driven entrepreneurs operating a business that delivers clear social and/or environmental benefits, particularly aligned with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption).
The business must already be generating revenue, demonstrate a proven and scalable business model, and have been formally established for at least one year. The enterprise must be legally registered and actively operating in Tunisia, with all core activities and beneficiaries based within the country. Applicants are required to show strong growth potential along with clear prospects for job creation and business expansion.
For more information, visit Orange Corners.
