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ATTENTION ALL GHANAIAN YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS 📢 2 days left until applications close for the Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration Programme! Do you have a viable business model that solves local challenges in the Circular Economy, Agriculture, Renewable energy, Health, Water Solution or Tech Sectors? Then apply for the Orange Corners Ghana Acceleration 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. 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. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/diV7b8vX  📅 Application deadline: 28th April 2024 #OrangeCornersGH #GrowthAfrica #Ghana #YouthEntrepreneurship #OrangeCorners #WomenEntrepreneurship #GenderFocus #WomenEmpowerment #Acceleration #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAcceleration #Startups #Innovation #EntrepreneurialSupport #BusinessGrowth #Opportunity #Empowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #Mentorship #CapacityBuilding #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #SDGs #Entrepreneurship #Youth #Startups Orange Corners Orange Corners Ghana Netherlands Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Netherlands Enterprise Agency

🌍 There’s no denying that the entrepreneurship opportunity is rapidly growing across Africa. In the last couple of years we have seen: → Despite startups around the globe recording a significant decline in funding , Africa continued its upward trend with $4.8bn raised in 2022. → Africa has at least 250 VC firms investing in ventures. → Out of its 54 states, Africa hosts 7 of the world’s fastest-growing countries. We know that there’s still much more to be done to secure a future where entrepreneurship drives generational progress and prosperity in Africa. 😉 So, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting to work. We’re doing something worth the wait behind the scenes! #Comingsoon

--- 🚀 Embracing Entrepreneurship in Africa 🌍 Africa's entrepreneurial landscape is thriving, with innovative startups emerging in diverse sectors, from fintech to agriculture. As we celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship, let's recognize the impact of these ventures in driving economic growth and fostering innovation across the continent. Key Points: 1️⃣ **Innovation Hub:** Africa is becoming a global hub for innovation, with startups leveraging technology to address local challenges and create scalable solutions. 2️⃣ **Youth Empowerment:* Entrepreneurship empowers Africa's youth by providing opportunities for skills development, job creation, and economic independence. 3️⃣ **Investment Potential:** Investors are increasingly recognizing Africa's potential, fueling funding opportunities for startups and fostering a dynamic investment landscape. 4️⃣ **Social Impact:** Many African startups are driving social impact alongside profitability, contributing to sustainable development goals and improving livelihoods. Let's continue to support and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that is transforming Africa's future! 💪🏽 #Entrepreneurship #AfricaRising #Innovation #Agrotekgroupltd --- Would you like to add or adjust anything in this post?

As an exclusive network deeply committed to advancing entrepreneurship across Nigeria and Africa, at #LAN we are dedicated to empowering the broader business ecosystem as we seek to transform the landscape for #startups and innovators in our vibrant community. 🔍 What We Do: Educate Angel Investors: We provide comprehensive education and insights to #angelinvestors, enhancing their understanding and skills to make impactful investments. Facilitate Investments: By connecting promising early-stage startups with the right #investors, we help secure the essential capital these young companies need to soar. Advocate for Policy: We are active in advocating for policies that support sustainable development in both the private and public sectors, ensuring a favorable environment for business growth and innovation. 🌍 Why It Matters: Our work not only fuels the entrepreneurial spirit but also drives tangible #growth and innovation across Africa. By investing in education and advocacy, we strengthen the foundation of the entire #ecosystem, making it more robust and resilient. 🤝 Join Us: Whether you're an investor looking to make a difference, a startup seeking support, or an #advocate for better business policies, there’s a place for you in the LAN community. Together, we can unlock potential and create a thriving, #sustainable future. 📲 Stay Connected: Follow us to stay updated on our initiatives, success stories, and how you can be a part of this exciting journey! Kola A.| Olumide Soyombo | Yemi Keri | Iyinoluwa Aboyeji | Biola Alabi | Adeolu Adewumi-Zer | Solomon King | Damilola Busari #LagosAngelNetwork #InvestInAfrica #StartupFunding #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AfricanStartups #SustainableDevelopment

ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Orange Corners, is an initiative by the Kingdom of the Netherlands for young entrepreneurs in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals 5,8,9 and 17. Orange Corners partners with local and international businesses to support innovative ventures in many parts of the world. In Ghana, it is implemented by GrowthAfrica, Africa’s foremost business accelerator, 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. Orange Corners in Ghana aims to empower aspiring young entrepreneurs dedicated to addressing local challenges and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Our programme offers specialised business acceleration, funding opportunities, and industry-specific mentorship and coaching, all aimed at propelling your business toward greater success! Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Apply to Orange Corners Ghana acceleration programme here: https://lnkd.in/diV7b8vX by April 28, 2024, and join a global community of changemakers. Learn more about Orange Corners Ghana here: https://lnkd.in/e2bF2jG. #OrangeCornersGH #YouthEntrepreneurship #OrangeCorners #GrowthAfrica #WomenEntrepreneurship #GenderFocus #WomenEmpowerment #Acceleration #Entrepreneurship #BusinessAcceleration #Startups #Innovation #EntrepreneurialSupport #BusinessGrowth #Opportunity #Empowerment #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #Mentorship #CapacityBuilding #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableGrowth #SDGs #Entrepreneurship #Youth #Startups Orange Corners Netherlands Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Netherlands Enterprise Agency Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana

🔔 Attention innovative businesses driving sustainable development in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania! Is your start-up pursuing a high impact business model in any of the 5 countries mentioned above? Then check out the growth-funding opportunity – #develoPPPVentures, aimed at scaling young companies in developing and emerging economies, whose innovative business model has a sustainable economic, ecological or social impact. Find out if your start-up is eligible, check out the benefits and submit your application by June 30, 2024. Link below ⬇️ ▪️ Start-ups in Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania: https://lnkd.in/d5qauMzY ▪️ Start-ups in Nigeria and South Africa: https://lnkd.in/dvfuyAzd    #develoPPPVentures #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact Women-led start-ups are strongly encouraged to apply. 🙋🏾♀️ Implementing partners DEG Impulse | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Supported by: VC4A | Ennovate Ventures | ViKtoria Ventures | Impact Hub Kigali | Jozi Angels | The Ventures Park 💛🚀 | Diligence Africa

Why is more investment in the African entrepreneurial landscape crucial? 🔸Highest Entrepreneurial Rate: Africa boasts the highest entrepreneurial rate globally, with 22% of the working-age population starting their own businesses. This highlights the immense potential and drive within our continent. 🔸Significant Funding Growth: In 2023, African startups secured substantial funding, with Kenya alone raising $880 million. This influx of capital is a testament to the growing confidence in African innovation and the opportunities available. 🔸Competitive Startup Environments: Africa's largest economies, such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, offer competitive startup environments with numerous incubators, co-working spaces, and a robust economic ecosystem. 🔸Higher Success Rates: Funded startups in Africa have a 72% higher success rate compared to their non-funded counterparts. This underscores the importance of investment in driving business success and sustainability. 🔸Rising Early-Stage Activity: Early-stage entrepreneurial activity in South Africa rose to 17.5% in 2021, up from 10.8% in 2019. This growth demonstrates the increasing dynamism and potential within the African startup ecosystem. Let's continue building the present and future of our great continent, Africa. Together, we can make Africa every global founder's dream destination for entrepreneurship and innovation. How can we do this without you? Are you interested in investing in Africa? #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #VentureBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #AfricaRising

🤝 🇨🇭 SDC invests in social and impact entrepreneurship as a key driver of sustainable economic development, empowering migrants, and enhancing socio-economic #inclusion. This new partnership with Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation reflects SDC’s approach to scaling private sector engagement, with great potential for replication across different countries and sectors. #SwissContribution #SustainableDevelopment

Why is more investment in the African entrepreneurial landscape crucial? 🔸Highest Entrepreneurial Rate: Africa boasts the highest entrepreneurial rate globally, with 22% of the working-age population starting their own businesses. This highlights the immense potential and drive within our continent. 🔸Significant Funding Growth: In 2023, African startups secured substantial funding, with Kenya alone raising $880 million. This influx of capital is a testament to the growing confidence in African innovation and the opportunities available. 🔸Competitive Startup Environments: Africa's largest economies, such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, offer competitive startup environments with numerous incubators, co-working spaces, and a robust economic ecosystem. 🔸Higher Success Rates: Funded startups in Africa have a 72% higher success rate compared to their non-funded counterparts. This underscores the importance of investment in driving business success and sustainability. 🔸Rising Early-Stage Activity: Early-stage entrepreneurial activity in South Africa rose to 17.5% in 2021, up from 10.8% in 2019. This growth demonstrates the increasing dynamism and potential within the African startup ecosystem. Let's continue building the present and future of our great continent, Africa. Together, we can make Africa every global founder's dream destination for entrepreneurship and innovation. How can we do this without you? Are you interested in investing in Africa? Hit my Dm, let's build. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #VentureBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #AfricaRising

Today, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), announced it has awarded a catalytic grant to DRK Foundation to accelerate the growth of social impact entrepreneurship in Africa. Over the next four years, the Foundation and its partners, The Amahoro Coalition and GrowthAfrica Foundation, will find and support a total of 140 new social impact entrepreneurs over the next four years across six African countries. This partnership builds upon DRK’s existing impact in Africa: In 2024, more than a quarter of DRK Foundation’s portfolio organizations reported serving constituents in countries across Africa, and collectively, these organizations have impacted more than 130 million lives across the continent. "Africa stands on the brink of substantial global growth,” says Kanini Mutooni, DRK’s Senior Managing Director for Africa. “This project embodies our commitment to fostering transformative change and expanding support for local founders across Africa who are tackling some of the continent's toughest challenges. We are now poised to not only champion emerging social entrepreneurs but also foster impactful collaborations that will undoubtedly reshape the future and the trajectory of the continent.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga_KMRUr