The Orange Corners acceleration programme in Ghana is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by GrowthAfrica, Africa’s foremost business accelerator in partnership with Fidelity Bank, Friesland Campina, Vivo Energy Ghana, Meridian Port Services (MPS), and Cargill.
Our goal is to support the growth of ambitious entrepreneurs while helping to develop Ghana’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. To achieve this, we empower young entrepreneurs to formalise their ventures by offering a structured business acceleration programme. This includes access to capital, mentorship networks, and market opportunities. The Orange Corners Ghana initiative spans a 6-month acceleration programme comprising five 3-day workshops spaced four weeks apart. It also involves post acceleration in-business visits over 9-12 months to facilitate the development and execution of growth plans, along with masterclasses and personalised coaching sessions. Additionally, the Orange Corners programme facilitates connections between innovative entrepreneurs and the private sector, providing avenues for accessing finance, notably through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund.
What Orange Corners can offer you
Business acceleration
Structured business acceleration to help you audit, design and implement your business’ growth plan.
Coaching and mentoring
Events and networking sessions to connect you to potential partners, entrepreneurs and eco-system players for your business growth.
Coaching and mentoring
Coaching and mentoring sessions to help you with your personal development as an entrepreneur and leader.
OCIF
Ventures successfully completing the programme can apply for the Orange Corners Innovation Fund, offering up to EUR50,000 in partial grant and loan at 5% interest for 2 years.
Personalised follow-up
Access to experienced mentors and industry leaders to help you with feedback and follow up on your progress and development.
Further access to finance
Access to funding opportunities beyond the Orange Corners Innovation Fund.
When can I apply?
The application period for cohort 10: August 2, 2024 – September 23, 2024
How can I apply?
You can apply by clicking on this link to the application form: https://bit.ly/OrangeCornersGH
How will this programme benefit me?
The Orange Corners programme offers significant benefits for entrepreneurs. It offers several online masterclasses and GrowHow sessions to offer practical industry insights for entrepreneurs. (Please check regularly on the website and social media pages for dates and details.)
Successful applicants to the acceleration programme will benefit from a 6-month acceleration process and up to 12 months of post-acceleration catalytic support with an assigned growth catalysts. Participants will have an opportunity to access funding from the Orange Corners Innovation Fund and other sources of funding from partners and benefit from facilitated networking, mentorship and coaching sessions from industry professionals.How will I know if I am selected?
The recruitment team will update you on the status and progress of your application through each stage of the process. Regularly check your emails not to miss any notifications.
When does the programme start?
The Orange Corners programme hosts 2 cohorts annually. In 2025, we will be recruiting Cohorts 10 and 11. Key dates for cohort 10 are below:
Cohort 10 Date:
- Application period for cohort 10: August 2, 2024 – September 1,2024
- Shortlisting and selection for cohort 10: September 1,2024– 23rd September 2024.
- Contracting and onboarding cohort 10: January 20, 2025 – January 24, 2025
- Cohort 10 officially commences: February 5, 2025
Cohort 11 Date:
- Application period for cohort 11: February 24, 2025– March 31,2025
- Shortlisting and selection for cohort 11: April 9,2025– May 20, 2025.
- Contracting and onboarding cohort 11: July 1, 2025 – July 4, 2025
- Cohort 11 officially commences: July 9, 2025
There will be 5 workshops for each cohort (Cohort 10 and 11) spaced 4 weeks apart and a Gazelle Investment Forum. Please see the dates below:
Cohort 10 workshop dates:
- Workshop 1: February 5, 2025 – February 7, 2025
- Workshop 2: March 12, 2025 – March 14, 2025
- Workshop 3: April 2, 2025 – April 4, 2025
- Workshop 4: April 28, 2025 – April 30, 2025
- Workshop 5: May 21, 2025 – May 23, 2025
Cohort 11 workshop dates:
- Workshop 1: July 9, 2025 – July 11, 2025
- Workshop 2: August 6, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Workshop 3: September 3, 2025 – September 5, 2025
- Workshop 4: October 1, 2025 – October 3, 2025
- Workshop 5: October 28, 2025– October 30, 2025
- Gazelle Forum: November 25, 2025
Masterclass Grow-How Events
- Grow-How Event – 30th January 2025
- Grow-How Event – 14th March 2025
- Grow-How Event – 8th May 2025
- Grow-How Event – 19th June 2025
- Grow-How Event – 31stt July 2025
- Grow-How Event – 18th September 2025
- Grow-How Event – 23rd October 2025
- Grow-How Event – 9th December 2025
Does it cost anything to participate?
This programme is fully sponsored by Orange Corners. However successful applicants selected to participate in the acceleration programme will pay a non-refundable programme commitment fee of 250 USD. Travel costs to and from Orange Corners programmes are borne by participants.
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Where to find us
Orange Corners Ghana | WhatsApp and call: 0503915090 / 0244343121 | Buro, 1st floor, Osu Close (opposite Nyaniba market, adjacent Alley Bar, Osu, Accra, Ghana | [email protected]
