NiYA-Cascador grant · Foodtech

Backel Food Services receives ₦5m NiYA-Cascador growth grant

The Nigerian food and beverage business is one of eight Pitch Day winners awarded non-dilutive funding.

Backel Food Services has been awarded ₦5 million in non-dilutive growth funding through the NiYA-Cascador Founders Programme. Led by Favour Ngozi Nnadi, the Nigerian company produces food and beverage products with a focus on healthier alternatives.

Cascador selected eight Pitch Day winners following four weeks of business training, mentorship and regulatory guidance. The funding supports their growth without requiring founders to sell equity.

The programme also gives participants access to SMECore enterprise resource planning software and NiYA alumni opportunities, pairing growth capital with practical business support.

Use of funds

Business growth

Funding history

NiYA-Cascador grant · This roundNGN 5M

Sources

  1. Eight Nigerian founders get over $29,000 in government-backed business supporttechcabal.com · Nov 10, 2026
  2. Eight Young Entrepreneurs Receive ₦5M Each at FMYD, NiYA and Cascador Pitch Daytechbuild.africa · Nov 10, 2026