Applications are now open for the 2026 Indie Games Fund Africa. The $1 million Indie Games Fund awards cash — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to selected small games studios based in Africa, to help them build and grow their businesses on Google Play.
WORTH
- $1 Million cash prize; You will use the entirety of the funds to build and/or grow your game on Google Play, including making it available on Google Play Pass. You will need to provide details about your growth plans as part of the application process.
ELIGIBILITY
- 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.
For Your Game
- Must be a high quality indie game with high-growth potential.
- Must already be published on Google Play AND/OR on another platform (PC, Console or other mobile platforms)
DEADLINE: July 31, 2026.
To apply and for more information, visit here.