FULLY FUNDED: Apply for the Google Play Africa Indie Games Fund 2026 (Up to US$1 Million in Equity-Free Funding)

Applications are now open for the Google Play Africa Indie Games Fund 2026, a fully funded initiative designed to support independent game development studios across Africa.

The programme will provide equity-free funding, mentorship, and technical support to ten outstanding African game studios, helping them grow their businesses, improve their games, and reach more players worldwide.

Google Play launched the fund as part of its commitment to strengthening Africa’s gaming industry and supporting developers building innovative, high-quality games.

Scroll down to learn about the benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

Google Play Africa Indie Games Fund 2026 Overview

Host	Google Play
Programme	Google Play Africa Indie Games Fund 2026
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants	Independent game studios in eligible African countries
Funding	Share of a US$1 million equity-free fund
Application Status	Open

Benefits

Selected game studios will receive:

A share of US$1 million in equity-free funding
Mentorship from Google Play experts
Technical guidance to improve game development
Business support to help scale their studios
Access to Google Play developer resources
Increased visibility within the global gaming industry
Networking opportunities with gaming professionals and industry partners

Because the funding is equity-free, selected studios will not have to give up ownership of their businesses.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a legally registered independent game studio in one of the eligible African countries.
Have 50 employees or fewer.
Have at least one published game on Google Play or another platform such as PC, console, or another mobile app store.
Show strong business growth potential.
Be willing to use the funding to develop and expand their games on Google Play.

Eligible Countries

Applications are open to game studios registered in: