Google for Startups Initiative 2022 For Black Founders

Deadline: May 31st, 2022

Google for Startups Initiative 2022 For Black Founders Fund

Application is now open for the Google for startup initiative 2022. Through Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Google is supporting early-stage, Black-founded startups on the continent. Google want 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.

Eligibility Requirements for Google For Startups Initiative

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

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 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

Eligible Countries For Google For Startups Initiative

•  Botswana, Cameroun, Côte D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

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Benefits

• Access to capital : 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.
• 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.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google for Startups Initiative For Black Founders Fund 2022