Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme

They’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 the dynamic Orange Corners ecosystem.

Developed and funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Lagos and implemented by FATE Foundation, the program has one core mission: to cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria. They 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 the Lagos Hub, and they’re seeking passionate individuals between 18-35 years old with a burning business idea to join the next one and the very FIRST in Ogun!

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.

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

Who can apply?

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.

For more information, visit FATE Foundation.