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Google for Startups Africa Cloud Credits Program 2023 for Female Tech Founders (Up to $3 million in Google Cloud Credits) – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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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. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

Tell Me About Award: Build And Scale Your Startup

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

Type: Entrepreneurship

Who can Apply? 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.

START TIER: Ideal for beginner enterprises.

To qualify for the Start Tier, the female founded enterprise must be:

  1. Founded within the last 5 years
  2. A technology Startup that is not yet funded by an institutional investor
  3. 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.

SCALE TIER: Ideal for established enterprises.

To qualify for the Scale Tier, the female founded Startup must have:

  1.  Founded their company within the last 10 years
  2. Received startup equity funding* from pre-seed to Series A
    (if Series A, raised within the last 12 months) or common Web3 funding sources
  3. Not yet received more than $4,000 in Google Cloud credits.

Which Countries are Eligible? African countries

How Many Awards? Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award? 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.

How to Apply: Once submitted, applications are reviewed and approved for the program tier you qualify for based on the eligibility requirements above.

Visit Award Webpage for Details

This post was last modified on May 24, 2023 12:52 pm

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