Orange Corners Nigeria January Newsletter

Dear  ,2020 was an amazing year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we supported and graduated 40 entrepreneurs (Cohorts 1&2) at the FATE Foundation Annual Graduation Ceremony  FATE Foundation's Graduation Ceremony 

Watch FATE Foundation's Annual Graduation Ceremony

The entrepreneurs have shown great resilience in developing their businesses and have successfully tested prototypes, conducted pilots and launched new products and services. A hearty congratulations to all our entrepreneurs and many thanks to our partners for supporting us all the way! We wish everyone a more productive and successful year! 

Happening this January

Orange Corners Innovation Fund Business Pitch Competition 

We are excited to begin this year with the resilient Cohort 3 incubatees who are currently preparing to pitch their businesses before an expert Jury this January. 

The Orange Corners Innovation Fund track 2 is a EUR135,000 (25%loan and 75%grant) start-up capital available to winners of the Innovation business pitch competition. The winners are determined by an expert Jury on the basis of business model sustainability, feasibility and scalability, Innovative character of the solution, appreciation of technology, the competence of the Entrepreneur and team and the sustainable development goal(s) targeted.  

Click the link below for details of the businesses. 

Call for Application for Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme (Cohort 4)

Call for Applications for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 4

Application is ongoing for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme. Young aspiring entrepreneurs' resident in Lagos, Nigeria with innovative business ideas and solutions are encouraged to apply. The programme is scheduled to run for a six month period from February to July 2021. Application closes January 26, 2021.

Benefits of the programme include; 

• Enterprise management training 

• Consulting and advisory services 

• One on one mentorship 

• Networking and market access opportunities. 

• Funding of a minimum of EUR5,000 from the Orange Corners Innovation Fund with a possibility of up to EUR50,000 during a business pitch competition at the end of the programme.

To apply/learn more, visit www.orangecorners.com/nigeria. Also, remember to share with a friend or two who might need this.  

Send an email to [email protected] or call +234 814 172 2653 if you have any questions. 

Regards,

Cindy K. IkpeCommunity Manager, Orange Corners Nigeria