Funding
NiYA-Cascador grant · Climate tech

Shellify awarded ₦5m grant for eggshell-waste materials business

The Nigerian venture is among eight companies selected for NiYA-Cascador growth funding.

By RoundOS Funding desk

Shellify has been awarded ₦5 million in non-dilutive funding through the NiYA-Cascador Founders Programme. Shellify converts eggshell waste into useful materials. Founder Khuzaifa Aminu led the company through the four-week founders programme.

Cascador selected eight winners from a 17-founder cohort after business training, mentorship and Pitch Day presentations. The award gives each winner capital without an equity sale, alongside access to SMECore business management software and NiYA alumni opportunities.

Use of funds

Business growth

Funding history

NiYA-Cascador grant · This roundNGN 5M

Sources

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

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