UK- Nigeria Tech Hub/Google Startups Africa Program for Tech Founders 2023

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

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.

• Table of Content
• About UK- Nigeria Tech Hub
• Startups Africa Program
• Aim and Benefits of Startups Africa Program
• Requirements for Startups Africa Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About UK- Nigeria Tech Hub

The UK- Nigeria Tech Hub is an initiative by the UK government's Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sports (DCMS) to support the growth of the Technology ecosystem in Nigeria. ... The UK-Nigeria Tech hub forms a pillar of a broader Digital Access Programme which aims to catalyse digital inclusion across Africa. The UK -Nigeria Tech Hub works to stimulate local digital economies, support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and jobs, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovation partnerships between Nigerian tech secto...... continue reading

Startups Africa Program

Aim and Benefits of Startups Africa Program

• 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.

Requirements for Startups Africa Program Qualification

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

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

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

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit UK-Nigeria Tech Hub website