Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme (Cohort 16)
- Country:
- Nigeria
- Amount:
- €30,000
- Deadline:
- 30 Nov 2026
Funder: Kingdom of the Netherlands
In short
Six-month incubation programme for entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35, with training, mentoring and access to up to €30,000 for prototype development and testing.
About this opportunity
Orange Corners Nigeria is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by FATE Foundation, to support young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Cohort 16 is a six-month incubation programme that combines enterprise management training in strategy, finance and marketing, tailored business advisory support with industry visits, and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs. Participants can access up to €30,000 in funding support for developing and testing a prototype. Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old, have an innovative idea or an early-stage venture, and be ready to commit to the full six months. Information sessions for this cohort were reported for 30 September and 30 October 2026. The details here come from reports of the call, and the official portal did not show the full call when we checked, so confirm location rules, sector focus and required documents on the portal before you apply.
Requirements
Aged 18 to 35
Business based in Nigeria (confirm Cohort 16 location rules on the portal)
Innovative business idea or early-stage venture
Able to commit to the full six-month programme
Also good to have
- Attend a Cohort 16 information session before applying
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Open the official portal
Go to the Orange Corners Nigeria incubation page run by FATE Foundation and check the Cohort 16 call.
Open step link - 2
Check eligibility and documents
Confirm the location rules, sector focus and documents for this cohort. Earlier cohorts asked for a passport photograph, proof of education and a birth certificate.
- 3
Submit the online application
Complete the form and submit before 30 November 2026. Earlier cohorts shortlisted 30 applicants for a two-day bootcamp and pitch before choosing who joined.
Documents you will need
- Other
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