Deadline: June 1, 2025

Applications are open for the Cascador Program 2025 for Mid-stage African Entrepreneurs. Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to the 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. The 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.


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Benefits

The program consists of:

  • In person and virtual experience;
  • Individual mentorship following the program to ensure that 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 affiliated financing organization.
  • $50,000 USD in prizes awarded for Impact, Best Pitch and Exemplary Cascador;
  • Eligibility to apply for the $2M Catalytic Fund after program completion, with investments decided at the annual Pitch Day.

Eligibility

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  • Open to mid-stage African entrepreneurs.
  • 2+ years in operations.
  • ₦50M+ in annual revenue.
  • Based in Nigeria.
  • All business models are welcome. Impact-driven entrepreneurs are preferred.

Application

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

Click here to apply


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For more information, visit Cascador Program.

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