Supercell has announced a program offering equity-free grants of $20,000 to $200,000 to Africa-based studios.
The Supercell Developer Grants program is open to studios across all platforms, genres, and business models.
Supercell will not take ownership of any studio or game as part of the grant agreement. Studios will retain full ownership of their intellectual property.
Individual developers are not eligible. Applying studios must be legally registered, with primary operations and most of their team based in Africa.
Previous funding from investors, publishers, grants, or accelerator programs does not affect eligibility.
Applicants will be evaluated on their core team’s capabilities, the project’s artistic direction and creative vision, and evidence of community engagement.
Supercell will also prioritise studios with potential to contribute to the broader games ecosystem and a strategic plan for using grant funding to accelerate growth.
Applications for the first cohort are open and will close on August 9, 2026. The review period will take place from August to October 2026, with successful applicants notified at the end. Grant funding will begin in December.
“Some of the most exciting creative energy and distinctive cultural narratives today are emerging from Africa, and we believe this talent will help shape the future of global gaming,” said Supercell.
“Through this program, we hope to support exceptional game development studios, strengthen an emerging games ecosystem, and learn alongside the talented teams building the next generation of games.”
