About the Fund

The Orange Corners Bangladesh Innovation Fund (OCBIF) - an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by SAJIDA Foundation in partnership with YY Ventures - is an investment-readiness and financing facility designed to strengthen early-stage, impact-driven businesses across Bangladesh.

Through a mix of grants, concessional loans, and tailored technical assistance, the fund helps entrepreneurs build strong operational, financial, and strategic foundations for scalable growth—enabling them to expand their businesses, generate employment, and advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, OCBIF contributes to the broader investment ecosystem by creating a pipeline of trusted, de-risked, and investment-ready businesses.

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OCBIF Open Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications

OCBIF Open Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications

Eligibility Criteria
Enterprises not currently in, or alumni of, Orange Corners Bangladesh can now apply to the OCBIF Open Funding Call.

Applicants must meet all the following requirements to be eligible for funding:

  • Operational History: Minimum 2 years of business operations in Bangladesh.
  • Legal Registration: Private Limited Company registered in Bangladesh.
  • Financial Records: Audited financial statements for the past two fiscal years, demonstrating sound management and compliance.
  • Licenses & Documents: Must possess all necessary business licenses and regulatory approvals.
  • Responsible Practices: Demonstrated commitment to fair employment, environmental sustainability, and ethical governance.
  • Companies that have a founder aged between 18 – 35 are encouraged to apply.
  • Businesses that have a woman founder / co-founder are encouraged to apply.
  • Impact Alignment: Measurable social, economic, or environmental impact aligned with the SDGs. Priority will be given to initiatives that also contribute to:
    • SDG 5: Gender Equality
    • SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
    • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

For complete eligibility details, please refer to the Application Guideline (Click Here)

OCBIF Open Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications

Financing Award Structure
Recipients of the Orange Corners Bangladesh Innovation Fund will receive up to BDT 6,000,000 working capital financing.
  • Maximum award limit: BDT 6,000,000 (single-tranche disbursement upon satisfaction of all documentation and facility conditions)
  • Financing Rate: 4% annually
  • Loan Tenure: 24 Months
  • Payment Structure: Amortizing facility repaid through Equated Quarterly Instalments (EQI)

OCBIF Open Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications

How to Apply

Stage 1: Proposal Submission

Timeline: December 1st 2025 – December 31st 2025

  • Applicants must submit the following documents through email to orangecornersbd@sajida.org no later than 31st December 2025 11:59PM (GMT+6). Please download and use the prescribed templates for your submission:
    1. OCBIF Proposal [Click Here]
    2. 3 Statement Financial Report [Click Here]
     3. Traction [Click Here]
  • Applicants must submit the listed due diligence documents through a viewable Google Drive Link: Document Checklist [Click Here]
  • Only shortlisted applicants from this stage will be notified for further steps.
  • Due to the high volume of applications expected, we regret that at this stage we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Stage 2: Shortlisting & Due Diligence

Timeline: January 1st 2026 – January 31st 2026

  • Submissions from Stage 1 will be internally reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further due diligence which includes, but is not limited to, interviews with founders, visits to operational sites / offices, sector expert assessment interviews, and submission and assessment of any additional documentation requested by the OCBIF team.

Stage 3: Evaluation & Selection Committee Review

Timeline: February 1st 2026 – February 21st 2026

  • Shortlisted teams will be invited to present to a selection committee and evaluated based on the criteria described in section 4 of the application guideline. After the selection committee review, clarifications may be requested from the applicant teams.

Stage 4: Agreement Execution & Fund Disbursement

Timeline: Final Decision & Agreement Execution: February 22nd 2026 – February 28th 2026; Fund Disbursement: March 2026

  • Selected businesses will be notified through email, and funding agreements will be signed, detailing disbursement and payment terms, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Disbursements are expected to be made within March 2026.

OCBIF Open Funding Call – Now Accepting Applications

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