NiYA-Cascador Programme Opens 19 August, Offers Young Founders Chance to Win Up to ₦5m

Young Nigerian entrepreneurs can apply for the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme when registration opens on 19 August 2026. The initiative by the Nigerian Youth Academy and Cascador is designed to help startup founders become investment-ready and compete for funding of up to ₦5 million. Participants will receive entrepreneurship training, business-development support, mentorship from experienced leaders, networking opportunities and guidance on preparing for investors. The ₦5 million is not guaranteed for every applicant; it will be awarded to selected top-performing founders. Applicants will be expected to register on the Nigerian Youth Academy platform, complete the application form and provide all required details and documents. Full eligibility criteria and screening guidelines are expected when applications open. The programme could help founders who struggle to access capital because of limited collateral, credit history or investor connections.

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