We’re pleased to announce that Fidelity Bank Ghana has successfully renewed its funding support for the Orange Corners programme in Ghana through a subsidy granted by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). Now entering its sixth year, this renewed engagement reaffirms Fidelity’s role as the official financial partner of the programme, underscoring its long-term commitment to youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
Orange Corners Ghana is implemented by GrowthAfrica and Fidelity Bank in collaboration with local private sector partners. It encompasses two key components; the Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration Programme and the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), which together deliver training, mentorship, access to markets and tailored financing for early-stage entrepreneurs. To date, the programme has supported over 1,000 young entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools, networks and capital to build scalable ventures.
Fidelity Bank’s continued participation strengthens OCIF’s capacity to provide innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of youth-led startups. Since 2019, Fidelity has helped fund over 100 startups and brought its expertise in SME banking, sustainable finance and inclusive development to the initiative.
“Fidelity Bank wasn’t set up just to be a bank, but really to support socio-economic development in Ghana. Youth entrepreneurship is key to this development,” said Nana Yaa Afriyie, Head of Partnerships, Sustainability and CSR at Fidelity Bank. “We have conducted research that shows that local economic stimulus is key, and that means entrepreneurship is key not just to the bank, but to the country.”
She added, “Our long-term vision is to foster sustainable business models. By 2030, we hope to support at least 800 businesses, create 5,000 sustainable jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs. We’re in this for the long haul to see MSMEs grow into SMEs and eventually into corporates.”
This renewed support reflects a shared commitment between institutions – Fidelity Bank and GrowthAfrica – to catalyse entrepreneurship through accessible finance and ecosystem partnerships. Orange Corners Ghana, as a programme, provides the platform for this collaboration, driven by the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
“This continued partnership is a strong endorsement of the power of collaboration between financial institutions and entrepreneurship support programmes. It allows us to scale our impact and empower more youth with the capital, confidence and capacity to grow sustainable businesses,” said Patricia Jumi, Managing Director and Co-Founder of GrowthAfrica.
Fidelity Bank is joined by a broader ecosystem of private sector partners including Cargill, Vivo Energy and Meridian Port Services who contribute to the Orange Corners Ghana programme through mentorship, masterclasses and strategic support.
Orange Corners Ghana continues to serve as a launchpad for youth-led innovation, contributing to a resilient and inclusive startup ecosystem in the country.
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