Apply Now: Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa 2021-2022

The Black Founders Fund is intended for startups with self-identifying Black leaders or companies directly supporting the Black community. We encourage established startups based in Africa who are seeking seed-stage funding to apply.

We’re currently accepting applicants from the following countries in Africa: Botswana, Cameroun, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Who is eligible?

Here are our eligibility criteria:

A startup that is:

• Headquartered in Africa or has a legal presence on the continent
• Building for Africa and a global market
• Creating jobs has growth potential to raise more funding, and making an impact

With a founding team that is:

• 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 business where technology is core to their ability to scale (not for consultancies or not-for-profits)
• Compatibility with Google products—our products can accelerate their growth

How much funding is offered to selected startups?

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.

How to Apply?

Interested Startups with the above eligibility can apply for the Fund through this link not later than July t, 2021.

Application Deadline

Applications are open now through July 7, 2021. 

Visit the Official Page Here for More Details.