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Posted by Steph Pio, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Google Play EMEA<\/i><\/div>\n

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Sub-Saharan Africa is home to some of the world\u2019s most creative storytelling. To help bring those stories to a global audience, today, we\u2019re proud to announce the debut of Google Play\u2019s Indie Games Fund in Africa.<\/p>\n

The region\u2019s unique creativity has fueled a vibrant game development scene, helping drive what is quickly becoming one of the most exciting, resilient, and fast-growing gaming markets. It\u2019s a space defined by immense talent. However, access to capital is a persistent hurdle, and a significant investment gap often holds back incredibly promising local studios.<\/p>\n

With this inaugural fund, we\u2019re committing $1 million USD to help address that gap. This fund will empower 10 indie game studios across Sub-Saharan Africa to scale their businesses and realize their full potential.<\/p>\n

Funding and support for selected studios<\/h3>\n

This program is designed to drive long-term growth, where it can make the biggest impact. Selected studios will receive a share of the $1 million fund, with individual investments ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 to help elevate their games. Alongside this financial backing, recipients will benefit from dedicated mentorship and hands-on technical support. Together, these awards are designed to help them scale their businesses and reach a global audience.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?<\/h3>\n

The program is open to indie game developers based in Sub-Saharan Africa (see the list of eligible countries<\/a>) who have launched a game\u2014whether it\u2019s on Google Play, another mobile platform, PC, or console.<\/p>\n

Review the eligibility criteria<\/a> and apply now<\/a>. Applications close at 12 noon UTC on July 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source: Tech \u2013 Android \u2013 Android Developers Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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