2024-2025 FATE Foundation/Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program

Published: 05 Nov 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, 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.

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

FATE Foundation/Orange Corners Incubation Program

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

Benefits of FATE Foundation/Orange Corners Incubation Program

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.

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

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.

Requirements for FATE Foundation/Orange Corners Incubation Program

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

Selection Process

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

Application Documents

Applicants are expected to upload the following:

• Passport Photograph
• School Certificate or Statement of Result
• Birth Certificate
• CAC Registration (Optional)

Application Deadline

December 21, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Orange Corners on soar.fatefoundation.org to apply