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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund

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Application deadline

Rolling admissions

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Am I eligible?

A quick self-check against the criteria most UK grants share. Answer honestly — it's saved on this device only, nothing is submitted.

UK-registered company (or other eligible organisation)?Project hasn't started yet? (grants rarely fund work already done)Can you fund the portion the grant won't cover? (most aren't 100%)Genuinely innovative / R&D, with technical risk?Does your ask fit this grant's award range?

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Investment

$100K cash + $200K Google Cloud credits — no equity

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Cohort

Funding ($50k-$100k) for Black-led startups across Europe; periodic windows

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Location

Remote

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Instrument

Grant

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Region

UK-wide

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What they look for

Black-led startups in Europe at seed to Series A. Must have a working product and demonstrate growth potential. Google Cloud credits included.

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What to expect

Non-dilutive cash grant, Google Cloud credits, access to Google mentors and ecosystem

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Team requirements

Black-led startups at pre-seed or seed stage in the UK

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Recent news

Early 2027 applications expected

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Sectors

all ai

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Links

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