Supercell: grants for African game studios represent a historic and transformative opportunity for the video game development ecosystem in Cape Verde and across the African continent. The Finnish mobile gaming giant, known worldwide for smash hits such as Clash of Clans e Brawl Stars, has launched a funding initiative specifically designed to empower and support independent video game studios in Africa. For Cape Verdean creators, this is the ideal opportunity to turn innovative concepts into products with a global reach, overcoming the traditional barriers to accessing capital.
The Impact on the Cape Verdean Ecosystem
The creative and technology sector in Cape Verde has shown remarkable growth, driven by a dynamic, highly connected and multilingual young population. However, the lack of specific credit facilities and venture capital for the digital entertainment sector has historically been the biggest obstacle preventing local studios from competing internationally.
This grant from Supercell not only provides direct financial support without any equity requirements (equity-free), but also opens the door to:
- Specialised mentoring: Direct access to Supercell’s engineers, designers and producers to optimise gameplay and monetisation.
- Global visibility: Promotion of games developed in Cape Verde on the main app stores (Google Play Store and Apple App Store).
- Scalability: Funding for recruiting local talent, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment and investing in international marketing campaigns.
Requirements and Eligibility
The programme is aimed at video game studios registered on the African continent that demonstrate passion, technical ability and a clear vision for the mobile market. Preference is given to multidisciplinary teams that already have a working prototype (MVP) or a playable demo, demonstrating their ability to deliver and their cultural originality.
How to apply
If you have a development studio in Cape Verde and want to take your project to the next level with the support of one of the world’s industry giants, don’t miss this unique opportunity.
- Deadline for submitting applications: 9 August 2026
- Link to the official application form: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/supercell-launches-equity-free-grants-program-for-african-game-studios
