Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg have been invited to apply for the Orange Corners Designs (OCD) programme, which offers the chance to access funding of up to ZAR1 million (US$60,000).
Managed by the Craft and Design Institute (CDI) and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, the Orange Corners Designs programme helps visionary entrepreneurs scale and make a lasting positive impact.
Since its launch this year, the programme has been supporting 40 businesses to date in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and it is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort of 20 participants.
The 12-month intensive programme will provide 20 selected entrepreneurs with impactful workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentoring to help refine their products, strengthen business systems, and address critical market needs.
Additionally, selected businesses may qualify for funding opportunities, such as prototyping grants and business loans of up to ZAR1 million (US$60,000) from the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), which is also managed by the CDI.
Applications are open here until October 31. A separate call for applications will follow in 2025 for new Cape Town participants.
