Cascador is accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its ScaleUp Program. Specifically, this intensive business accelerator helps mid-stage African founders scale their impact through executive coaching. Consequently, selected entrepreneurs work directly with seasoned global mentors to deploy aggressive growth and operational strategies.
Program Overview
This is an executive leadership and scaling program. Therefore, it is ideal for growth-stage founders who need high-level mentorship to serve their expanding domestic or regional markets. By joining, you get access to an elite faculty of entrepreneurs and personalized scale-up roadmaps.
Key Benefits
Participants receive high-value advisory and leadership support. Specifically, the benefits include:
- Mentorship: Six months of dedicated one-on-one executive coaching from veteran business leaders.
- Training: An intensive, fully funded one-week leadership boot camp in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Network: Lifelong inclusion in a highly vetted alumni network of leading African founders.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, an applicant must be an African startup founder or CEO. Crucially, you must have a proven, revenue-generating business model ready for significant expansion.
- Traction: Must have at least two years of operation and a minimum annual revenue of $50,000.
- Geography: Primarily targets businesses operating in West Africa, with a strong focus on Nigeria.
- Dedication: The founder must commit to the full six-month advisory process.
Application Process
- Deadline: June 15, 2026.
- Submission: Apply via the Cascador official web portal.
- Requirements: Company financials, growth strategy document, and founder video interview.
