Call for Applications: Orange Corners Nigeria 2025 Incubation Program

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

Are you ready to be a part of the Orange Corners journey?

Applications for Cohort 12 are now open! We’re looking for passionate individuals aged 18-35 with bold business ideas ready to make a difference.

Here’s what you can expect by joining the Orange Corners Nigeria Programme:

1. Enterprise Management Training: Gain essential knowledge in business management to build a successful venture.
2. Business Incubation & Advisory Services: Access professional guidance and support tailored to your growth.
3. Prototype Development & Testing Funding: Bring your idea to life with financial support for testing and validation.
4. Mentorship & Coaching: Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who’ve been in your shoes.

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

Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to join the Orange Corners family in Lagos State.

• Table of Content
• About Orange Corners
• Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12
• Aim and Benefits of Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12
• Requirements for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12 Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Orange Corners

Orange Corners is managed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency at the request of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We work closely together with the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands and local partners in each programme country. More information on the partners we work with in each country can be found via �Where we work�.

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12

Application Deadline	21 Dec 2024
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Orange Corners
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12

• There is no direct fee to the participants to participate in the programme.
• The tuition and programme fees are covered by the programme partners.

Note: Participants are expected to be able to get themselves to and from the training venue and cover their transportation expenses as required.

Requirements for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12 Qualification

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program Cohort 12

For each stream, we will be selecting 30 entrepreneurs who will take part in the 2-day Bootcamp and then 20 final entrepreneurs to be shortlisted for the incubation program.

Call for application for Cohort 12 – Start date – 18th October 2024, End Date – 21st December 2024

Application Deadline

December 21, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Orange Corners on bit.ly to apply

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 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.

For more details visit: Orange Corners Nigeria website.