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CASCADOR SCALEUP PROGRAM

Application Deadline:  June 15 at 5 PM WAT

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Cascador ScaleUp Program is designed for growth-stage founders with proven traction who are ready for the next stage of leadership, strategy, and scale. Through a 12-week experience that combines in-person intensives, virtual learning, expert guidance, and tailored support, founders prepare to apply for $2–5 million annually in debt or equity capital through the Cascador Catalytic Fund.

ELIGIBILITY:

Business Founder or Co-founder

2+ years in operation

$70k+ USD equivalent / ₦100M+ in annual revenue

Based in Nigeria or a Sub-Saharan African country

Committed to participating fully in the program

Things to Know:

Cohort limited to 12 entrepreneurs with virtual participation from 3 executive team members per company

Applications for Cascador ScaleUp 2026 close June 15 at 5 PM WAT

Qualified founders begin with a preliminary application

Semi-finalists will be invited to submit a full application with financial documents by June 29th at 5 PM WAT

Finalists will be interviewed in July

Accepted cohort members will be notified by August 1st

BENEFIT:

A high-impact experience designed to support founders with both practical resources and pathways to growth.

12-Week Experience: In-person and virtual learning designed for growth-stage founders.

Travel Covered: Travel, lodging, and meals included for in-person sessions.

$5,000 Stipend: Personal development support for each participating founder.

$50,000 in Prizes: Pitch Day awards to recognize standout founders.

Catalytic Fund Eligibility: Eligibility to apply for the Cascador Catalytic Fund, which deploys $2–5M USD annually

APPLY

GTCO SQUAD HACKATHON FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (THIRD EDITION)

LOCATION: Nigeria

Welcome to the Third Edition of Squad Hackathon

This year, they’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The theme “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy” is a call to action for the boldest, most curious minds in Nigerian universities.

University students across Nigeria, this is your call to design and build intelligent data-driven solutions that reshape how communities interact with money.

ELIGIBILITY:

University Students: You must be a currently enrolled university student in Nigeria.

Team Formation: Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members (cross-disciplinary teams are encouraged) systems.

Technical Proficiency: At least one team member must have a technical background (engineering, computer science, data science, or a related field).

Identification: Each team member must have a valid student ID for verification purposes.

One team rule: Participants may only register as a member of one single team.

BENEFIT:

1st

1ST POSITION

₦5M

₦5,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

2nd

SECOND POSITION: ₦3M

₦3,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

3rd

THIRD POSITION: ₦2M

₦2,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.

Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels

APPLY