Now Open: Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme

For over six years, they have empowered ambitious entrepreneurs to turn their visions into thriving businesses, supporting 220 innovative businesses through 11 successful cohorts. Watching these transformations within their dynamic Orange Corners ecosystem has been a testament to the impact they 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. They equip young entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and support they need to create sustainable economic opportunities within their communities.

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

Funding Information

• Receive funding up to €30,000 to develop your business solution.

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.

Duration

• 6 Months.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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

Application Process

• Stage I:
  • Interested applicants must complete the online form. 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.

For more information, visit FATE Foundation.