South Africa, July 6 -- The fund is open to independent game studios across 32 African countries, including South Africa, and will provide funding, technical support and mentorship to selected developers.

According to Google Play, the initiative aims to address one of the biggest challenges facing African game studios: limited access to funding.

Funding of up to $200,000 available

Ten studios will be selected to share the fund, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 (about R900,000 to R3.6m).

Successful applicants will also receive technical guidance to improve and optimise their games, along with mentorship from industry experts.

Ben McOwen Wilson, managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Google P...