Development Approach Requirements:

· Funding to support a mix of existing/new employees and contractors

· Clear development approach with planned physical work locations in the UK

· Preference for employed staff over contractors

· Opportunities for team networking and addressing under-representation

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Project Requirements:

· Must have a prototype in place

· IP owned or licensed as per project requirements

· No gambling elements or potentially reputationally damaging content

· Focus on commercial games for entertainment with potential for a large audience

· Eligible costs include staff and contractor hands-on development activity

· Must demonstrate understanding of the target audience and credible funding rationale

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Leverage Requirements:

· Overall project costs must be at least double the requested grant

· Must show strong additionality, with funding unlocking additional resources and opportunities

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Preferences:

· Project IP originated and developed by the applicant

· Funding used early or mid-development cycle

· Spending within 6-12 months of grant offer

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Application and Funding Details:

· Successful applicants receive full grant payment in advance, typically within four weeks of contract completion

· Monthly progress reports required, along with a final report and accountant-certified financial report

· Engagement with external evaluation contractor required

· Directors must verify their identity on Yoti

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Contact and Additional Information:

· Early applications encouraged, especially for the financial year 2023/24

· Previous grant recipients can apply if they demonstrate positive outcomes from prior funding

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This grant aims to support the growth of the indie games sector, focusing on the development of UK-based games development studios and enhancing the field of ‘foundership’ in the industry. For further details and to apply, visit the UK Games Fund website.

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