Funding Opportunities

Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to our new $2M Catalytic Fund. We focus on building strong leadership skills, clear value propositions, appropriate funding plans (equity, debt and/or grants), a strong network of local resources and a community of peers.

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) ICT Innovation Program is a flagship initiative of the Authority, designed to offer both business and technical development support to ICT innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs. This program is specifically targeted at local youths who have innovative, viable, and scalable ICT ideas or ventures that address current challenges

Are you a Start-up looking to scale up your digital innovation project in the energy sector in Africa? The 2025 Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups will reward 3 to 4 Start-ups that are developing digital innovative projects aimed at accelerating access to energy, boosting the energy transition and improving the operational efficieny of players in the energy

Does your startup have the potential to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in healthcare, education, or agriculture? If so, apply for the NPI 3.0 for a chance to win a share of the US$220,000, the Cascador Prize for impact valued at US$45,000, and a five-week all-expenses-paid training programme in Silicon Valley, USA. The NSIA Prize for