Cascador 2025 For Mid-Stage Nigerian Entrepreneurs ($50,000 USD in prizes, $5,000 USD stipend and More))

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Are you a mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level? Applications for Cascador 2025 cohort are officially open! Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to our new $2M Catalytic Fund.

They focus on building strong leadership skills, clear value propositions, appropriate funding plans (equity, debt and/or grants), a strong network of local resources and a community of peers.

Cascador Benefits

The program consists of:

In person and virtual experience;
Individual mentorship following the program to ensure our fellows can apply what they learn in the real world;
$5,000 USD stipend for personal development;
A small number of alumni may eventually qualify for debt or equity funding from our affiliated financing organization.
$50,000 USD in prizes awarded for Impact, Best Pitch and Exemplary Cascador;
Eligibility to apply for our $2M Catalytic Fund after program completion, with investments decided at our annual Pitch Day.

Their goal is that you leave the Cascador program as a strong, transformative leader with a strategic plan to scale, and the connections, resources, and capital required to execute your plan.

Eligibility Criteria

2+ years in operations
₦50M+ in annual revenue
Based in Nigeria

Cascador Program Dates:

In-person kick-off: September 7-10 at the Radisson Blu, VI in Lagos (lodging & meals provided)
Virtual education (weekly 2-hour video calls): September 15-October 31
In-person intensive: November 2-7 at Lagos Business School (lodging & meals provided)
Catalytic Fund applications open for alumni: February 2026