The Orange Corners Acceleration Programme, an initiative by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is calling for applications implemented by GrowthAfrica in partnership with Fidelity Bank Ghana, Emergent Payments, FrieslandCampina, Vivo Energy, Meridian Port Services Ghana, Koudijs Animal Nutrition – Ghana, People’s Pension Holding and Cargill.​
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What’s in it for you?​
🔸Tailored & hands-on business acceleration programme.​
🔸Masterclasses and networking events.​
🔸Funding opportunity: Grant and low-interest business funding of up to 50,000 Euros.​
🔸Industry-relevant mentorship and coaching.​
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Describe the format of your programme.:

You are eligible if your business:​
✅Is beyond the initial product-market fit phase, and has earned commercial, recurring revenue for at least 24 months.​
✅Have recurring revenues equivalent to at least USD 30,000 annually.​
✅Have at least one co-founder working in the business full-time and exclusively.​
✅Have at least one active co-founder in the business aged 18-35. ​
✅Have matured and stabilized enough to employ a minimum of 3 Full Time ✅Employees on a permanent basis in addition to the founders.  ​
✅Your product/service is solving a clear need that can be identified as delivering on one or several SDG goals.  ​
✅Your product/service or business model is innovative (i.e. your approach to supply chain, production or distribution, and sales), and it provides a clear competitive advantage ​
✅Women are especially encouraged to apply for this opportunity.​

Brief detail of instructors used:

Non Financial Support Provided: Accelerator|Fellowships|Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

Financial Support Provided: Grant|Equity|Debt