Google for Startups Black Founders Fund for Africa 2022

Google has announced that applications for the second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa are now open.

Following the success of the first cohort last year, Google will increase its commitment with an additional $1 million in funding, and support for 10 more founders this year.

This will result in a commitment of $4 million to 60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa.

About Google

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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

Aim and Benefits of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

Selected startups will receive between $50,000 and $100,000 non-dilutive cash awards and up to $200,000 per startup in Google Cloud credits, support in the form of training, and access to a network of mentors to assist in tackling the challenges unique to each startup.

Requirements for Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Qualification

• early-stage startups with black founders or diverse founding teams,
• startups that are benefiting the black community,
• operating and headquartered in Africa,
• startups with a diverse founding team with at least one black founding member;
• those having a legal presence on the continent and building technology solutions for Africa and the global market;
• those who have the growth potential to raise more funding and create jobs.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Google website.