Orange Corners Algeria supports algerian youth in bringing their entrepreneurial ideas to life. Through a six-month incubation programme, we support 20 young male and female algerian entrepreneurs with training, business development, and masterclasses. We seek to provide a supportive environment in which your business can thrive.
Orange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of The Netherlands that provides young entrepreneurs across Africa and the Middle East with the necessary training, mentorship, network, funding and facilities to start and grow their businesses.
What Orange Corners can offer you
Skills development
Collective and individual workshops on the stages of the creation of social enterprises
Coaching and mentoring
Personal development week, collective workshops in soft skills, mentoring
Personalized follow-up
Advisory board (strategic committee), collective
Events and networking
Professional meetings, events organized by incubees
Accommodation and domiciliation
Access to the ACSE UP incubator space, Reduced price for commercial domiciliation
FAQ
What does the programme offer?
Skills development: Collective and individual workshops on the stages of the creation of social enterprises
Coaching and mentoring: Personal development week, collective workshops in soft skills, mentoring
Personalized follow-up: Advisory board (strategic committee), collective creativity workshops (hold-up), bi-monthly monitoring, cross-examination
Events and networking: Professional meetings, events organized by incubees
Accommodation and domiciliation: Access to the ACSE UP incubator space, Reduced price for commercial domiciliation
How can I participate?
The application form becomes available on our website prior to the beginning of each six-month cycle
When can I apply?
Applications for co-hort 2 are now open. Please head to the Applications button at the top of this page to apply.
What are the selection criteria?
The social and / or environmental impact of your project
The solution must be consistent with the social / environmental problem addressed, technically and commercially feasible
The solution must be sustainable over time: have a profitable business model
The project leader Profile:
Willingness to start a business during the incubation period, skills, motivation, investment in time / energy, availability and attendance
The stage of progress: idea confronted with the field (partnerships, tests, meeting with beneficiaries, customers, suppliers, distributors or other stakeholders)
Is the program open to other cities outside of Algiers?
Yes, but the incubation takes place in Algiers (on average 3 days per month)
When does the program start?
The second cycle of the programme will start May 15th.
How will this program benefit me?
Skills development
Coaching and mentoring
Visibility and financial and partnership opportunities
Weekly personalized follow-up
Accommodation and domiciliation
Does it cost anything to participate?
A symbolic contribution for participation in the program will be requested
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Where to find us
Orange Corners Algérie | 107 bis Boulevard Des Martyrs, Sidi M’Hamed 16000, Alger, Algérie | [email protected]
