About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) × Cascador Business Development Programme 2026 , designed to support young Nigerian entrepreneurs with business development training, mentorship and access to funding. The programme is aimed at helping promising businesses strengthen their operations, improve their growth strategies and become better positioned to scale.
Benefits and support
Selected participants can gain access to: Up to ₦5 million in undiluted funding Business development training Mentorship and expert guidance Support to strengthen business operations Growth and scaling support Opportunities to build valuable business networks.
Eligibility
The programme is designed for young Nigerian entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow and scale their businesses. Applicants should review the official NiYA application information for the complete
Eligibility
, including any conditions relating to business stage, age, location and sector. What You Can Gain The programme focuses on helping entrepreneurs move beyond simply running their businesses and develop the structures needed for sustainable growth.
Participants can receive support around areas such as: Business strategy Financial management Marketing and customer acquisition Operations Business growth and scaling Leadership and entrepreneurship Investment and funding readiness. Funding Eligible businesses can compete for up to ₦5 million in undiluted funding .
Because the funding is described as undiluted , successful recipients do not give up equity in their businesses in exchange for the funding.
Why You Should Apply
Access to affordable capital is one of the major challenges facing young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Beyond funding, a structured business development programme can help founders identify weaknesses in their businesses, improve their systems and build a clearer path to growth.
The NiYA × Cascador programme therefore combines business development support with potential access to non-dilutive capital , making it particularly relevant for young Nigerian businesses seeking to scale.
Application timeline
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Application steps
Interested entrepreneurs can visit the official Nigerian Youth Academy website for the application details
Sources and verification
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