funding: $1 million
location: Africa
host: Google Play
source-url: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/07/06/indie-games-fund-africa-2026/
apply-url: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/africa-indie-games-fund-2026/forms/registration
The Indie Games Fund Africa 2026 is a program designed to support small games studios in Africa, providing them with the necessary funds and hands-on support to build and grow their businesses on Google Play. With a total funding of $1 million, approximately 10 studios will be selected for this opportunity. The program aims to help these studios achieve high-growth potential and make their games available on Google Play Pass.
Overview
The Indie Games Fund Africa 2026 is a unique opportunity for small games studios in Africa to receive funding and support to grow their businesses on Google Play.
- The program offers up to $1 million in funding, with each selected studio receiving between $50,000 and $200,000 USD.
- The funding is designed to support the development and growth of high-quality indie games with high-growth potential.
- The program is currently only available for legal entities registered in Africa.
- Selected studios will be required to commit to using the entirety of the funds to build and/or grow their game on Google Play.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Indie Games Fund Africa 2026, your company must be registered in one of the specified African countries and be a small indie games developer with no more than 50 employees.
- Must be registered in one of the following African countries: Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo (DRC), Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Must be a small indie games developer, with no more than 50 employees.
- If your game is published on your behalf by a publisher, further requirements apply.
Benefits
- Up to $1 million in funding to support the development and growth of your game on Google Play.
- Hands-on support to help you build and grow your business on Google Play.
- Opportunity to make your game available on Google Play Pass.
How to Apply
To apply for the Indie Games Fund Africa 2026, you will need to provide details about your growth plans as part of the application process.
- Commit to using the entirety of the funds to build and/or grow your game on Google Play.
- Provide details about your growth plans as part of the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indie Games Fund Africa 2026?
The Indie Games Fund Africa 2026 is a program designed to support small games studios in Africa, providing them with the necessary funds and hands-on support to build and grow their businesses on Google Play.
How much funding is available?
The program offers up to $1 million in funding, with each selected studio receiving between $50,000 and $200,000 USD.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible, your company must be registered in one of the specified African countries and be a small indie games developer with no more than 50 employees.
How many studios will be selected?
Approximately 10 studios will be selected for the Indie Games Fund Africa 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is July 31, 2026.
What is the requirement for game publication?
Your game must be a high-quality indie game with high-growth potential and already be published on Google Play and/or on another platform (PC, Console or other mobile platforms).