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Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 15, offering young Nigerian entrepreneurs access to business incubation, mentorship, enterprise training, and funding support of up to €30,000 for innovative businesses.
The programme is implemented by FATE Foundation in partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and is designed to help early-stage founders transform innovative ideas into scalable and sustainable enterprises.
Over a six-month incubation period, selected entrepreneurs will receive structured business support, expert mentorship, market linkages, and access to funding opportunities to strengthen and grow their ventures.
Programme Benefits
Selected entrepreneurs will gain access to:
- Enterprise management and business development training
- One-on-one mentorship and coaching
- Business incubation and advisory support
- Prototype development and testing support
- Access to investors, markets, and business networks
- Funding opportunities of up to €30,000
- Legal, accounting, HR, and marketing advisory support
- Networking opportunities with local and international ecosystem players
Programme Structure
The incubation combines practical learning and hands-on business development through:
- Interactive workshops and masterclasses
- Business advisory sessions
- Industry mentorship
- Pitching and fundraising support
- Product and market development sessions
- Community-building and networking events
Training areas include Design Thinking, Product Development, Financial Management, Digital Marketing, Business Model Development, Operations Management, Business Pitching, and Raising Financing.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian entrepreneurs aged 18–35
- Have an innovative business idea or early-stage business
- Reside in Nigeria
- Be willing to commit fully to the six-month programme
- Operate in sectors such as agriculture, technology, health, manufacturing, circular economy, renewable energy, fashion, and related industries
According to Orange Corners Nigeria, the programme has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs across multiple cohorts since its launch in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Why This Matters
Access to mentorship, funding, and structured incubation remains a major challenge for early-stage entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Initiatives like Orange Corners Nigeria continue to bridge this gap by helping founders refine business models, validate products, attract investment, and build sustainable enterprises that create jobs and drive economic growth.
How to Apply
Interested entrepreneurs can apply HERE