Grant opportunity
Supercell Developer Grants Program for African Game Studios 2026
Supercell is offering equity-free grants to African game studios that are building distinctive games and sustainable creative businesses.
- Funder
- Supercell
- Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC
- Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC: Aug 9, 2026
- Award
- Equity-free grants from USD 20,000 to USD 200,000
- Applicant
- Legally registered game-development studios whose primary operations and majority of core team members are based in Africa. Studios may be early-stage or established but must have a playable game concept, prototype or live title and a clear plan for using the grant.
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Region
- Africa
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The first Supercell Developer Grants Program is intended to help promising African studios reach their next stage of product and business development while strengthening the continent's games ecosystem.
Who can apply
The applying studio must be legally registered, primarily operate in Africa and have a core team whose majority is based on the continent. The official FAQ contains the controlling rules on eligible studios, projects and uses of funds.
What it supports
- Development of a new or existing game with a credible production plan.
- Studio growth, product quality, market readiness and long-term sustainability.
- Games that demonstrate creative ambition, strong teams and potential for meaningful progress.
Funding and duration
- Selected studios receive an equity-free grant between USD 20,000 and USD 200,000.
- Grant size is determined by the studio's needs, stage and proposed use of funds.
- Funding is expected to begin in December 2026 after review and notification in October.
Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC
Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC: Aug 9, 2026
How to apply
Read the full eligibility and FAQ on Supercell's official announcement, then use its application link before 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Call details
Source-based overview
Supercell invites African game-development studios to apply for equity-free support that can materially advance their studio and proposed game. Applications should explain the team, title or prototype, market vision, development plan, milestones and how the requested grant will move the project forward.
Eligibility
The applying studio must be legally registered, primarily operate in Africa and have a core team whose majority is based on the continent. The official FAQ contains the controlling rules on eligible studios, projects and uses of funds.
Funding and benefits
Selected studios receive an equity-free grant between USD 20,000 and USD 200,000.
Grant size is determined by the studio's needs, stage and proposed use of funds.
Funding is expected to begin in December 2026 after review and notification in October.
Themes and supported activities
Development of a new or existing game with a credible production plan.
Studio growth, product quality, market readiness and long-term sustainability.
Games that demonstrate creative ambition, strong teams and potential for meaningful progress.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC: Applications close 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC: Aug 9, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Read the full eligibility and FAQ on Supercell's official announcement, then use its application link before 9 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.