NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme
NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme – Up to ₦5 Million Funding Opportunity
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, is offering selected young Nigerian entrepreneurs an opportunity to receive business training, mentorship, investment-readiness support, and up to ₦5 million in non-dilutive funding.
The programme is designed to help young founders strengthen their businesses, improve their investment readiness, and develop the skills needed to build sustainable and scalable enterprises.
What the Programme Offers
Selected entrepreneurs will participate in a 4-week programme covering key areas including:
- Business fundamentals
- Business growth and development
- Investment readiness
- Pitch preparation
- Entrepreneurial mentorship
- Practical support for building stronger businesses
Top-performing founders may receive up to ₦5 million each in non-dilutive funding.
Selected beneficiaries will also receive an ERP solution to support them in managing, operating, and growing their businesses more effectively.
Important Funding Information
The ₦5 million funding is not guaranteed to every applicant.
Funding will be awarded to selected top-performing founders based on the programme’s selection and performance process. Applicants should therefore view the opportunity as a competitive entrepreneurship programme rather than an automatic ₦5 million grant.
Who Is the Opportunity For?
The programme is targeted at young Nigerian entrepreneurs and founders who want to strengthen their businesses, gain practical entrepreneurial knowledge, improve their investment readiness, and access potential non-dilutive funding.
Key Dates
📅 Applications Open: 19 August 2026
Interested entrepreneurs should prepare their business information and supporting details ahead of the application opening date.
How to Apply
Applications will be available through the official NiYA platform from 19 August 2026.
Official Application Website: NiYA – Apply Here From 19 August 2026
Applicants are encouraged to use only the official NiYA platform and to be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for selection or guaranteed funding.
