Deadline: June 1, 2025
Cascador is a transformative program for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa who are scaling mission-driven companies. Launched in 2019, Cascador has elevated five successful cohorts of African entrepreneurs and their companies through a unique blend of education, self-discovery, mentoring, pitch training, and personalized advisory support.
The Cascador program is an intensive, in-depth examination of your leadership skills, business model, and value proposition by veteran faculty. The program includes six months of mentorship post-program to ensure our fellows can apply what they learn in the real world.
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.
Benefits
The program consists of:
- In-person and virtual experience
- Individual mentorship following the program to ensure their fellows can apply what they learn in the real world
- $5,000 stipend for personal development
- A small number of alumni may eventually qualify for debt or equity funding from their affiliated financing organization
- $50,000 in prizes awarded for Impact, Best Pitch and Exemplary Cascador
- Eligibility to apply for their $2M Catalytic Fund after program completion, with investments decided at their annual Pitch Day.
Eligibility
- All business models welcome – not just venture-backable models
- 2+ years in operations
- ₦50M+ in annual revenue
- Based in Nigeria
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
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