We support young entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle-East so they can contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive and prosperous society. The Orange Corners COVID-19 SMEs Grant is available and accessible needing funding for their business.
Our ambition is to develop and strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Nigeria. This ecosystem should enable youth to develop their business concept and become successful entrepreneurs, by providing them with the necessary opportunities, skills and access to markets.
Through Orange Corners we provide young entrepreneurs with a 6-month incubation progamme. At the same time, Orange Corners serves as a bridge between these innovative entrepreneurs and the private sector. This offers a great benefit to all partners involved. Orange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in collaboration with a local service provider.
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Orange Corners COVID-19 SMEs Grant Application Processes
Online application
The application form becomes available on our website prior to the beginning of each six-month cycle. Fill in all required fields and submit via the online application form submit button. Please make sure to check your inbox regularly to see if you are one of the 50 selected semi-finalists.
2. Bootcamp
The 50 semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a compulsory two-day-long bootcamp in which a jury decides who are best placed to join the incubation programme.
3. Selection
Selection will be conducted according to the performance during the bootcamp. At the end of the bootcamp, 20 young entrepreneurs will be selected to participate for six months.
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Orange Corners COVID-19 SMEs Grant Frequently Asked Questions
What are the selection criteria?
In order to meet the selection criteria you must be:
• Be an aspiring entrepreneurs from Lagos, Nigeria
• Be between 18-35 years old
• Have a validated innovative business concept, not more than <2 years old
• The product or service responds to a local challenge in Nigeria
• The product or service relates to the Sustainable Development GoalsBudding entrepreneurs will be selected based on the:
• Innovativeness
• Feasibility
• Social Impact
• Clarity of Market
• Sustainability & Scalability of the business idea
•Competence of the entrepreneur/teamHow can I apply?
The application dates are from September 9 2022 till October 10, 2022.
What are the benefits of this programme for me?
The programme will be delivered in-person and virtually due to the development of the pandemic. This program will not only provide the foundational entrepreneurial knowledge, tools and resources needed to transform an idea into a business but will also make available the networks and support needed for sustainable growth of the business.
There is a variety of benefits the program will offer you of which the most important ones are:
•Enterprise Management Training
•Business Incubation & Advisory Services
•Funding for prototype development & testingWhen will I know if I’m selected?
After the review process which will require interviews, successful applicants will be contacted via email.
When does the programme start?
November, 2022
What are the costs of participation?
There are no participation fees for the programme. The programme is funded by scholarships by the government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and our private partners.
Orange Corners COVID-19 SMEs Grant How to Apply
Interested persons should apply through the Orange Corners link
