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, Emergent Payments, Friesland Campina, Vivo Energy Ghana, Meridian Port Services (MPS), Koudijs, Peoples Pension Trust 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.

Describe the format of your programme.:

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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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:

Implemented with: Fidelity Bank Ghana

Other partners and funders: Emergent Payments Africa, FrieslandCampina, Vivo Energy, Meridian Port Services Ghana, Koudijs Animal Nutrition – Ghana, People’s Pension Holding, and Cargill.​

Non Financial Support Provided: Accelerator

Financial Support Provided: None