Cascador Launches 2024 Accelerator Program for Mid-Stage African Entrepreneurs
Ikenna ChurchillMarch 7, 20241 Mins read743 
Cascador, an accelerator program supporting mid-stage African entrepreneurs, has opened applications for 2024 with a focus on business growth and leadership development.
This year, participants will receive a $5,000 USD professional development stipend. The program involves instruction and mentoring by successful entrepreneurs from the US and Nigeria, enriching the African business landscape.
Testimonials highlights the program’s impact on self-discovery, vision alignment, and market-driven problem-solving.
Entrepreneurs like Farmer Samson Ogbole and Olumide Gbadebo commended Cascador for its transformative nature. Femi Bewaji, CEO of Fembol Group, encouraged fellow entrepreneurs to seize the networking opportunities offered by the program.
Cascador targets mid-stage entrepreneurs generating annual revenue exceeding ₦50,000,000 per year, with participation limited to 10 fellows per cohort.
The program comprises a week-long intensive, pre-program preparatory sessions, and six months of follow-up mentoring. Participants receive lodging, meals, and a $5,000 USD stipend upon program completion.
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