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OC Sudan program Board Meeting 2023
Last Month, the board of Orange Corners Khartoum and Darfur held its bi-annual board meeting. The board is chaired by the Ambassador of the Netherlands, H.E. Ms. Irma van Dueren, and the meeting was held at her residence.
The board discussed amongst others the recent expansion of the programme to Nyala, investment opportunities for OC alumni and the wider ecosystem for small and medium businesses. More than 100 alumni have graduated from the programme, a good moment to reflect on the successes and challenges for startups.
The leadership of all partners was present at the meeting and confirmed their commitment to a thriving startup ecosystem, enabling some of Sudan’s brightest young business minds to implement their ideas.
Orange Corners is a global programme initiated by the Dutch government and implemented in Sudan by 249Startups. Essential for its success are the 5 partners of OC Khartoum: Elnefeidi Group (main partner), Haggar (main partner), United Capital Bank (main partner), SAY (partner), Tirhal (partner) and the partners of OC Darfur: Bank of Khartoum (main partner), DAL Group (main partner) , RIDA Group (main partner) as well as Haggar Foundation ( Contributor).
Grow your Startup with us : Orange Corners Incubation program Batch 6 opening this Month !
Orange Corners Khartoum incubation program is an initiative of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sudan. Implemented by 249Startups in partnership with the private sector represented by Elnefedi Group, Haggar Group, United Capital Bank and in cooperation with Saleh Abdul Rahman Yaqoub Group and Tirhal.
The selected 20+ startups receive 6 months incubation program consists of Business & Investments training, mentoring and coaching, access to working space, Networking opportunities in addition to skills development through various workshops and lectures. Supported by Innovation fund of 5,000 Euro per incubatee and followup chance to pitch for up to 50,000 Euro.! Take a look at the photos below to learn more about the business incubation program."
#Get_to_know some tips presented by our team in your preparations for the call for applicants that will open this february.
The OC Innovation Fund
What makes OC different is In addition to all the benefits it provides, it also offers financial funds through Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF). The fund is provided in two phases. learn more about OCIF from the post below.
Stay tune and follow our pages when the call of applicants will be launched
What is happening at 249Startups
" Life at 249Startups " is out!!
At 249Startups, we’re reimagining the way Sudan grow for the better. That means being able to build Sudan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through being the gateway for entrepreneurs to opportunities through democratizing access to knowledge, networks and investors. For us, all of that starts with helping people building Startups & SMEs that inspire hope and creates impact. It’s what we know and what we do best.
That’s why people want to join us: because our work with entrepreneurs allow us to see the impact Infront of our eyes. The scope of this work means you will always being challenged everyday by the passionate entrepreneurs of Sudan - put you up against complex problems that require innovative solutions. We need bold people who can build with heart, who will chase solutions with fearless optimism.
We are 249Startups. Are you? ?? Explore #Life_at_249Startups & open roles at 249Startups : https://lnkd.in/eiMS4ff3
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Attention all entrepreneurs in Nyala, Darfur! ??
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Don't miss our upcoming event hosted at our #DarHub in Nyala that brings together some of the most successful entrepreneurs inside and outside of Sudan as we are Hosting Muhga Eltigani of NaturAll & Alaa Salih hamadto of Solar . This is your chance to learn from the best. Our speakers have a proven track record of success and will be sharing their tips and strategies for achieving your goals!
Date: Sunday 19th February | Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Dar Hub , Hayy-Al-Mattar, North of Daman Hotel, next to Al Buraai Mosque . You may Register from here:?https://lnkd.in/ebgrUGAt
Mapping Khartoum Mobility sector Research
We are proud of our partnership with?KhartouMap ?. We are co creating a programs that will bring innovation, generate data and help produce great learnings and solutions through mapping the semi-formal?#bus_system ?of Khartoum, generating?#public_maps , data for?#research , and?#GTFS -compliant feeds.
Simultaneous with the system mapping effort, a core part of?KhartouMap ?is to conduct?#the_country’s_largest_mobility_survey, with the aim of collecting detailed information about origins and destinations on the mapped transit routes, personal travel behavior, and transit accessibility. All the route mapping and mobility survey data collected through this project will be made?publicly available?and introduced to the public in a series of?#events ?and?#hackathons ?planned for?early 2023?to build local capacities and spur innovation in?transit tech solutions.
Want to join in as partner/sponsor to support this initiative ? contact us at [email protected]
Opportunities :
The Company Program with INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA
Injaz Al-arab & 249Startups are Thrilled to announce the launching of “The Company Program” for developing the essential skills of future entrepreneurs and professionals in Sudan. The program had been established in the European and the western countries until finally reaching the Arab world to include 12 countries from the Middle east and North Africa to provide educational and training opportunities for young people with a practical approach in the field of entrepreneurship , 249Startups has recently adopted the implementation of the program for the first time in Sudan.
The program provides training plans containing the main components of entrepreneurship that allows Sudanese university students with business ideas in understanding the basics on starting their own businesses. Numerous topics related to developing entrepreneurial skills are also provided in the program such as : planning, budgeting, marketing , etc…
By the end of the program, there will be a competition to qualify the winners to compete in the regional competition that will be held in Morocco this year 2023.
WHO is encouraged to apply?
HOW to apply?
Click on the link below and fill in the application form.
- Application Link:?https://lnkd.in/d6KqQ8cM
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