Call for Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration Program 2026 is open now!!!
The Orange Corners Ghana initiative spans a 6-month acceleration program 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 personalized coaching sessions. Additionally, the Orange Corners program facilitates connections between innovative entrepreneurs and the private sector, providing avenues for accessing finance, notably through the Orange Corners Innovation Fund.
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The Orange Corners acceleration program in Ghana is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by GrowthAfrica, Africa’s foremost business accelerator in partnership with Fidelity Bank, Vivo Energy Ghana, Meridian Port Services (MPS), and Cargill. Their 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 formalize their ventures by offering a structured business acceleration program. This includes access to capital, mentorship networks, and market opportunities.
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Orange Corners Ghana serves as a powerful bridge between promising local startups and the global expertise they need to scale. This initiative isn’t just a basic training course. It is a strategic effort by the Netherlands government and major corporate partners to support businesses that have already proven they can work but need a serious push to reach the next level. By focusing on established entrepreneurs, the program addresses the gap where businesses are too big for small loans but not yet ready for major bank financing.
Over the course of six months and nearly a year of follow-up coaching, the program turns raw ambition into professional leadership. It forces founders to fix their internal systems, clean up their finances, and prepare for international investment. Orange Corners is about building a new class of business leaders who are ready to compete globally and drive the future of Ghana’s economy. It is where local talent meets the structure and capital needed to build something lasting.
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- Access to the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), offering up to €50,000 in a combination of grants and low-interest loans ( 5% interest for 2 years ).
- A structured 6-month program including five 3-day workshops focused on audit, design and implement your business’ growth plan.
- Access to funding opportunities beyond the Orange Corners Innovation Fund.
- Events and networking sessions to connect you to potential partners, entrepreneurs and eco-system players for your business growth.
- Access to “GrowHow” sessions and online masterclasses to offer practical industry insights for entrepreneurs.
- Support in measuring and scaling your business’s social and environmental impact in line with the Sustainable Development Goals
Eligibilities
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- The business must be legally registered and operating within Ghana.
- The business must have been generating recurring commercial revenue for at least 24 months.
- Minimum annual revenue must be at least USD 30,000.
- The company must have at least 3 full-time employees (excluding the founders).
- The product or service must solve a clear market problem and align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Applicants must be able to attend all physical workshop sessions held in Accra.
- Priority is given to sectors like Agribusiness, Health, Tech, Climate-tech, and Manufacturing.
Application Process
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Application Deadline: March 27, 2026 (17 Days Remaining)
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