Google Play has launched its first $1 million Indie Games Fund for Africa, aimed at helping independent game studios across 32 African countries expand their businesses and reach global audiences.
The initiative, announced on July 1, will provide equity-free funding ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 per selected studio, along with technical support, mentorship, and business guidance.
According to Ben McOwen Wilson, Google Play's Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the fund is designed to unlock Africa's growing game development talent by providing the resources needed to create and scale globally competitive games.
To qualify, applicants must be registered in one of the eligible African countries, operate as a privately owned studio with 50 or fewer employees, and have already released a mobile, PC, or console game. Selected developers must also publish their games on Google Play and participate in the Google Play Pass program for two years on a non-exclusive basis.
Applications will remain open until July 31, with the 10 successful studios expected to be announced in September 2026.
The fund is available to developers in countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and several other African nations.
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