Google Black Founders Fund 2022 for Early-stage African Startups(Get $4 Million Funding)
Are you an African, do you own an early-stage startup business and wish to gain access to funding and other Google business growth tools?
If yes, now is the time to apply for the 2022 Google Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program. See the program details below and submit your application now before the deadline.
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About Google Startup Black Founders Fund
The Google for Startups initiative giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Africa. Through the program, Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Google is supporting early-stage, Black-founded startups on the African continent.
Google wants to bridge the existing fundraising gap for Black startup founders in Africa’s fast-growing technology landscape.
Founders will receive up to $100K in equity-free cash, up to an additional $200K in Google Cloud Credits, and access to the best of Google—people, products, and practices.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this program, Startups must be;
- Headquartered in Africa or has a legal presence on the continent
- Building for Africa and a global market
- Creating jobs, able to show growth potential to raise more funding, and making an impact
- Diverse, with at least one Black C-level founding member Directly supporting the Black community
Technical Requirements
- Technology startups with a live product in-market or a business where technology is core to their ability to scale (the initiative is not for consultancies or not-for-profits)
- Compatibility with Google products—our products can accelerate your growth
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List of Eligible Countries
Applications are currently open to startups in the following African countries;
- Botswana,
- Cameroun,
- Côte D’Ivoire,
- Ethiopia,
- Ghana,
- Kenya,
- Mozambique,
- Nigeria,
- Rwanda,
- South Africa,
- Tanzania,
- Uganda, and
- Zimbabwe
Benefits of the Program
- Access to capital – Gain access to up to $100K in equity-free cash will be awarded to each startup.
- Each startup will receive either $50,000 or $100,000. Funding varies according to each startup’s product development stage, current needs, and how much they’ve already raised.
- A global community – At its core, the Black Founders Fund is a global initiative. Selected founders have the opportunity to connect with founders from all over the world.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible Startups withing the above mentioned countries should submit their application form online via the application portal here before the below deadline
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit your application is 31st May 2022.
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