π² Funding π²
[ENG] Interactive Commissions | Calling the Shots
Deadline 7th June. Up to Β£15k for interactive experiences experiences that reflect in some way on the experience of living in modern Britain
[πͺπΊ] Creative Europe β¬1.75m call "Bridging culture and audiovisual content through digital"
Deadline 20th June. For museums, live performance and/or cultural heritage, featuring new forms of creation at the crossroads between different cultural and creative sectors. The minimum grant will be β¬150k, representing maximum 60% of the total eligible cost of the project
[π¬π§] Β£2m Innovate UK funding for immersive technology R&D
Deadline 3rd July. Part of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fundβs Audience of the Future programme for immersive technology research and development (R&D) projects. For innovative immersive technology SMEs looking for grant funding and who want to establish an equity relationship with a UK venture capital firm. Projectβs total eligible costs must be Β£150-Β£300k.
[π] Global Top Round
Deadline 5th July. Twenty studios will have $2k travel paid for to GTR conference in Busan, Korea, Selected GTR Top 10 game studios shall be eligible to receive $40,000 investment and be part of GTRβs 6-9 month acceleration program.
[π¬π§] Innovate UK Smart Grants
Deadline 24 July. Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will invest up to Β£25 million in the best game-changing, innovative or disruptive ideas with a view to commercialisation. Applications can come from any area of technology (including arts, design, media or creative industries), science or engineering. Duration 6-18 months: total eligible project costs between Β£25-Β£500k. Duration 19-36 months: total eligible project costs up to Β£2 million.
[ENG] Creative England Greenshoots Β£100k funding
Deadline 11th August. Offers up to Β£100k per developer. Must be in England but outside Greater London. Must include a dedicated version for Windows 10, distributed via the Windows 10 Store, and/or Xbox One.
[πͺπΊ] Horizon2020 Accelerator pilot
Deadline 5th September. β¬50k available to "high risk" European companies looking to do market research, user testing, IP management, or feasibility assessment etc. The funding is to formulate a solid, high-potential innovation project with a European or global growth-oriented strategy.
Strength in Places Fund - UK Research and Innovation
Deadline 9th October. Β£50k funding to support innovation-led relative regional growth with local collaborations involving research and innovation.
π Awards π
[π] Game Dev Heroes 2019
Wednesday 5th June. To recognise and celebrate the work of the people behind the scenes of the games industry.
[π¬π§] UK Games Fund Awards
Deadline 10th June. Open to all UK Games Fund supported portfolio companies and Tranzfuser associates. Nominees are eligible for a part-funded trip to the awards and exciting networking/showcase event in Dundee on Wednesday 4th September.
[πͺπΊ] Digital Impact Awards
Deadline 21st June. Honours the best corporate digital communications work in Europe.
[π] Game Connection Indie Development Awards
Deadline 28th June. Categories are Best console game, Best PC game, Best mobile / tablet game, Best casual game, Best hardcore game, Best visual art and design, Best story / storytelling, Best social effect/game beyond entertainment, Best upcoming game, Grand Award, Juryβs Honorable Mention, Peopleβs Choice Award.
[π] PLAY19 Award
Deadline 30th June. The Creative Gaming Award awards Most Creative Game Award, and the Most Innovative Newcomer Award. Nominated games will be shown at the PLAY19 exhibition in November in Hamburg.
[π¬π§] GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
Deadline 1st August. Open to all types of games companies - including developers, publishers, retailers and service companies.
[πͺπΊ] TIGA Games Industry Awards 2019
Deadline 9th August. Game entries are free, business entries must be Tiga members.
Funding Assistance
πΈ Showcase πΈ
[π¬π§] Digital Catapult open call for Surroundscapes: the power of immersive sound
Monday 17 June 2019. For startups and scaleups with innovative solutions or content creators who are specifically sound-led to amplify virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) experiences with sound.
β© Accelerators β©
[π] StateZero Labs; a blockchain Lab for startups
Deadline 12th July. Offers up to Β£50,000, up to 100 mentoring sessions, a 3 month business programme, and free office space.
π¬ Speaker Calls π¬
[π] NEoN / REACT 2019, November 6-8, Dundee, Scotland
Deadline 30th June. Seeking presentations around digital art and activism
[π] Games Industry Conference, October 17-20, PoznaΕ, Poland
deadline for submission is 10th August 2019
π‘ Inspiration π‘
π€ Housekeeping π€
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