Applications are now being accepted for the most recent Google for Startups Black Founders Fund in Africa through March 26. (23:59 GMT) Apply below and learn more. Founders will receive up to $150k in equity-free funding, up to another $200k in Cloud Credits, and access to the best of Google—people, product, and best practices.
Program Overview
Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is a non-dilutive $4 million fund that will be distributed over a group of Black-founded companies in Europe and Africa over the course of the next 12 months. It also includes up to $100,000 in Google Cloud Credits for each startup in the first year, ad support, one-on-one mentoring from industry experts, and priceless connections within Google’s network. We have given founders $13 million in cash since 2021, and those founders have since raised $205 million in additional capital.
Eligibility Criteria
In Africa, we are currently accepting applicants from the following countries in Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Eligible startups are:
- Headquartered in Africa or has a legal presence on the continent
- Building with global ambitions in mind
- Creating jobs, has growth potential to raise more funding, and making an impact
Program Benefits
- Up to $150,000 in equity-free, non-dilutive cash rewards for each startup
- Cloud Credits worth up to $200k
- Access to a network of mentors to help tackle each startup’s unique challenges
Application Timeline
- March 26th 2023: Applications for the 2023 Black Founders Fund in Europe and Africa close.
- Mid-April 2023: Startups will be notified if they have been invited to interview for the 2023 Black Founders Fund in Europe and Africa.
- May 2023: Successful startups notified
- June 11th-15th: In-person kick-off London and Paris
- June – Nov 2023: Program
How to Apply
To apply for the Black Founders Fund Click on this Link
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