Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2024: (Deadline 31 December, 2024)

Applications are open for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2024. The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is excited to announce the application call for the 12th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria in Lagos!

For over five 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 the 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be:

• Between 18 – 35 years old;
• Resident in Lagos;
• Business Stage: Concept Validation;
• In any of the preferred sector: Circular Economy, Agriculture, Health, Water Solutions and Tech;
• Have a strong Focus on a Gender Balance;
• Computer Literate and have Access to a Laptop or Data Enabled Device.

Application

• 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.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation.