UK- Nigeria Tech Hub/Google 2023 Startups Africa Program for Tech Founders

Published: 23 May 2023

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.

UK- Nigeria Tech Hub Startups Africa Program

Application Deadline	June 2, 2023
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	UK- Nigeria Tech Hub
Gender	Women

Benefits of UK- Nigeria Tech Hub 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 UK- Nigeria Tech Hub Startups Africa Program

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, 2023

How to Apply