Google for Startups: Black Founders Fund Africa 2022 Apply

Google for Startups: Black Founders Fund

We want to bridge the existing fundraising gap for black startup founders in Africa’s fast growing technology landscape. Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, we are supporting early-stage startups on the continent that are founded by black-led or diverse teams or who are directly benefitting the black community. This non- dilutive $4 million fund is allocated across a pipeline of 60 investable black-founded startups in Africa. The fund is open to all startups that meet the criteria, with priority given to Google for Startups Accelerator & Partner program alumni.

This fund will be given along with mentorship support and Google platform credits to help the startups grow. 

Who Should Apply

Early-stage startups with black founders or diverse founding teams operating and headquartered in Africa. 

Program Highlights

• Non-dilutive (equity free) cash awards of up to $100,000 per startup 
• Up to $200k in Google Cloud credits
• Access to a network of mentors to help tackle each startup's unique challenges
• Access to the best of Google - people, products, and best practices

Applications to the fund are open until 31st May 2022

How To Apply

Interested candidates can apply via the below link address

https://gfepublic.secure.force.com/events/EventTrackRegistrationForm?id=a2h3a000000wMLuAAM&lang=en

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