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10/07/2026

Graduation Ceremony Marks the Closing of the 16th Edition of BIZ: Orange Corners Mozambique Incubation Programme

On July 10, 2026, Orange Corners Mozambique celebrated the successful conclusion of the 16th edition of BIZ, its business incubation programme, with a memorable graduation ceremony.

The event was honoured by the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Caifadine Manasse, and the Deputy Ambassador and Head of Cooperation of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Wietze Sijtsma. They were joined by partners (Vodacom, Heineken, Van Oord, and Grindrod), ecosystem players, and the incubated entrepreneurs to celebrate another successful edition of the programme.

Over six months, 25 entrepreneurs from 7 provinces of Mozambique took part in an intensive journey of capacity building, mentorship, networking, and access to funding opportunities. The group stood out for its balanced gender representation, with 12 women and 13 men, reinforcing Orange Corners Mozambique’s commitment to inclusion, regional diversity, and the economic empowerment of all genders.

This 16th edition once again highlights the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Mozambican youth, who continue to stand out and persevere despite the challenges the country faces. The businesses developed reflect not only creativity and resilience, but also a clear focus on solving real problems within their communities.

Orange Corners Mozambique is an initiative of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by ideialab, in partnership with Vodacom, Heineken, Van Oord, and Grindrod. The programme aims to support youth entrepreneurship by fostering the creation and growth of innovative and sustainable businesses in Mozambique.

01/07/2026

The participants of the BIZ16 incubation program at Orange Corners Mozambique took part in an inspiring mentorship session with three outstanding professionals: Maurício Júnior, Leticia Nzualo, Lourenço Dias Jr.

It is especially relevant to highlight that both Maurício and Lourenço Jr. were previously incubatees in the program, and that Letícia has been working directly with the OCM brand through Emotion.

The session was practical, dynamic, and highly interactive, equipping the entrepreneurs with greater clarity, inspiration, and actionable tools to strengthen their businesses, especially in Marketing and Communication.

Orange Corners Mozambique

16/05/2026

The 14th and 15th of May 2026 were marked by two intense and inspiring days. Together with Carla, I had the privilege of facilitating the in Chimoio for young entrepreneurs from Manica.

Although it may sound like a cliché, the resilience of these entrepreneurs in still-emerging ecosystems like ours continues to surprise me and fill me with optimism. Their focus on the agrifood and renewable energy sectors, both with enormous potential in Manica Province (and Mozambique as a whole), reinforces the conviction that continued support is essential.

Orange Corners Mozambique and ideialab are doing truly important work for this challenging ecosystem. By providing knowledge, tools, and resources, and by connecting these entrepreneurs with a broader, integrated ecosystem involving all stakeholders, we can, both now and in the future, transform the reality of Manica Province (and the country).

15/04/2026

The Orange Corners Mozambique Student Ambassadors programme at universities is magic, enthusiasm, and community.

Bringing Orange Corners to universities means showing that it's possible — that students can come together, spark ideas, develop projects, and build businesses as a viable response to the social challenges our country faces.

We celebrate the 2025 Student Ambassadors, who fulfilled this mission with dedication and impact. And with pride, we pass the torch to the new 2026 Ambassadors.

The journey continues. 🧡

15/04/2026

24/03/2026

17/03/2026

A Huge Week in Accra

Representing ideialab (Mozambique), I participated in the Bootcamp for Incubator Managers (BAM) – part of the timbuktoo Incubator Network – held in Accra, Ghana, with representation from over 37 African countries.

The Accra bootcamp marked the first cohort of a series of pan-African training programs under the timbuktoo Incubator Network, a flagship initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This training equips participating incubators to co-incubate startups more effectively across key sectors, helping to drive the next generation of high-growth ventures across Africa. The goal is to provide selected incubators with world-class methodologies, tools, and networks, tailored to African contexts and the continental ecosystem.

The BAM was delivered by 500 Global (which has run more than 85 accelerator programs worldwide). It is Silicon Valley's leading training program for accelerator managers, emerging fund managers, and angel investors looking to take their founder-support programs to the next level.

By participating in this initiative, ideialab demonstrates that it goes beyond influencing Mozambique's innovation ecosystem alone. We actively engaged to share our experience and learn from other African organizations. This involvement strengthens ideialab's commitment to building bridges between Mozambique and the rest of the continent, fostering exchanges that benefit entrepreneurs, startups, and the local ecosystem.

30/12/2025

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