The entrepreneurial spirit was on full display yesterday as the Foundation for Youth Initiative, in collaboration with the Cooperative Bank of South Sudan, hosted the Orange Corners Cohort One Pitch Competition. This highly anticipated event brought together 23 ambitious young entrepreneurs, each eager to present their innovative business ideas in hopes of securing funding to scale their ventures.
Supported by the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF), the competition provided a platform for participants to showcase their creativity, determination, and potential for impact. A panel of expert judges evaluated the pitches, focusing on innovation, scalability, and economic contribution. After a rigorous selection process, seven outstanding entrepreneurs emerged victorious, earning financial support to take their businesses to the next level.
The awards were divided into three categories, with the top entrepreneur receiving the grand prize. Three more participants secured funding to refine their business models, while an additional three were recognized for their promising ideas. This financial backing will enable the winners to enhance their operations, create job opportunities, and contribute to the country’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Beyond rewarding the winners, the competition underscored the immense potential of South Sudanese youth in driving economic transformation. The passion and dedication displayed by all participants reflect a promising future for entrepreneurship in the country.
As the winners embark on the next stage of their business journeys, their success serves as a source of motivation for other aspiring entrepreneurs. With continued support from organizations like the Foundation for Youth Initiative and financial institutions such as the Cooperative Bank of South Sudan, young innovators have a growing platform to turn their ideas into reality and shape the nation’s economic future.
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