As an extension of its previous funding programmes, the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW is supporting the development and production of computer and video games and interactive content from the fields of VR / AR, web and mobile as part of its "Digital Games and Interactive Content" guideline.
Who can submit?
- Companies and traders who are developing and producing digital games or interactive content are eligible to apply.
- and have a registered office, a permanent establishment or a branch in North Rhine-Westphalia, or furnish prima facie evidence at the time of filing the application that they will have their registered office, a permanent establishment or a branch in North Rhine-Westphalia at the time of payment of the first instalment.
What are the funding conditions?
- Funding for concept development takes the form of a grant. The subsidy can amount to up to 80 % of the production costs, but no more than 20,000 Euros.
- Funding for prototype development takes the form of a grant. The subsidy can amount to up to 80 % of the production costs, but no more than 100,000 Euros.
- The production funding will be allocated as a conditionally repayable, interest-free loan. The subsidy can amount to up to 50 % of the production costs, but not more than 500,000 Euros.
How does it work?
- The prerequisite for the application is a consultation.
- Necessary information and documents can be ascertained from the application forms.
- The funding decisions are made by an award committee chaired by the management.
- Decisions are made on the basis of the funding guideline and a catalogue of criteria, see Annex to the guidelines.
- There are two to three funding sessions per year.
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- Submission dates and all further documents can be found here.
