The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub and Google for startups Africa have collaborated to support female technology founders with up to $3 million in Google Cloud Credits
There are two tiers under the Google Cloud Credit Programme; The Start Tier and Scale Tier.You are encouraged to apply even if you do not fall under any of the tiers.
About UK- Nigeria Tech Hub
The UK- Nigeria Tech Hub is an initiative by the UK government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS) to support the growth of the Technology ecosystem in Nigeria. ... The UK-Nigeria Tech hub forms a pillar of a broader Digital Access Programme which aims to catalyse digital inclusion across Africa. The UK -Nigeria Tech Hub works to stimulate local digital economies, support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and jobs, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between Nigerian tech secto...... read more
Startups Africa Program
| Application Deadline | 02 Jun 2023 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | UK- Nigeria Tech Hub |
| Gender | Women |
Aim and Benefits of Startups Africa Program
- All applicants will become members of the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Female Founders Community
Start Tier: Google Cloud and Firebase usage by beneficiary, they will receive:
- Up to $2,000 USD in Google Cloud credits, valid for two years
Scale Tier: Google Cloud and Firebase usage by beneficiary to cover:
- Year 1: 100% up to $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits in year 1.
- Year 2: 20% up to an additional $100,000 USD in Google Cloud credits in year 2.
Requirements for Startups Africa Program Qualification
To qualify for the Start Tier, the female founded enterprise must be:
- Founded within the last 5 years.
- A technology Startup that is not yet funded by an institutional investor
- Not yet received Google cloud credits (beyond the free trial)
- Bonus: Beneficiaries under the Start Tier will be eligible to apply for $100,000 USD credits once $2,000 USD is exhausted.
To qualify for the Scale Tier, the female founded Startup must have:
- Founded their company within the last 10 years.
- Received startup equity funding* from pre-seed to Series A(if Series A, raised within the last 12 months) or common Web3 funding sources.
- Not yet received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits.
Application Deadline
June 2, 2023How to Apply
For more details, visit UK-Nigeria Tech Hub website
