Google 2022 Startups Black Founders Fund for African Entrepreneurs ($4Million)

Published: 19 May 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.

Google Startups Black Founders Fund

Application Deadline	May 31, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Google
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Google Startups Black Founders Fund

• Access to capitalUp to $100K in equity-free cash will be awarded to each startup.
• We connect founders with the very best of Google's people, products, and practices.
• 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.

Requirements for Google Startups Black Founders Fund

• 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.

Selection Process

• The winners will be announced on 29 July 2022.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Google on gfepublic.secure.force.com to apply