The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) is recruiting for its second intake for the GROW programme and fund. Building on the success of the first intake, OCIF is expanding its support.
What is the OCIF GROW programme and fund?
10 businesses will be shortlisted for the 2026 fund, and will participate in a 9-week finance-readiness programme (Viridian’s Raise Ready), as well as coaching to refine their growth plan, pitch & financial model.
Up to 7 businesses will be selected to receive funding of up to R1 million, structured as 50% grant and 50% interest-free debt repayable over 18 months. In addition, the grantees will receive coaching and technical assistance to support the implementation of their growth plans.
Who qualifies:
- Youth-owned and run South African businesses.
- Proven innovation and market traction, ready for growth.
- Aligned with the SDGs.
- Business operating for six months to seven years;
- Annual turnover or sales between R250,000 and R10-million.
We will be running an information session for interested applicants on 25 November 2025 at 3pm (online): register for the session.
Applications are open via this page: https://cdicapital.co.za/OCIF/
