Support for Video Game Prototyping and Production
Prototyping covers the design bible, art direction, technical studies and a prototype; production follows this work and precedes commercial release. The company must in particular take responsibility for the project and meet regional spending thresholds.
The Région Sud fund supports video game production or publishing companies at two distinct stages: prototyping and production. The criteria on costs, responsibility for the project and spending in the region differ by stage.
Funded by Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Who can apply
Video game production or publishing companies with their registered office in France, the EU or the EEA, and delegated production companies, notably under APE/NAF codes 62, 63, 58 or 59, according to the conditions on the regional page.
Eligibility conditions
The applicant must be responsible for pre-production or production and be the signatory or co-signatory of the author’s contract, except for international co-productions. Prototyping work must not have started before the application. There is a limit of three ongoing regional grants without signs of progress.
What the scheme covers
Prototyping: design, art direction, technical studies and prototype. Production: the phase following completion of the prototype and preceding commercial release, according to the eligible costs in the rules.
Amount and funding terms
Prototyping: €15,000 to €25,000. Production: €50,000 to €100,000. The official page sets minimum project costs of €50,000 for development and €100,000 for production, with at least 50% of the budget and 160% of the grant spent in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
How to apply
Determine whether the application concerns prototyping or production, then prepare the budget and evidence of regional spending, the author’s contract and evidence of production responsibility. Apply according to the regional procedure and guidance notes.
Timeline
The official page indicates an annual application date of 31 January. For the next session, confirm the timetable and application arrangements on the regional portal.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €100,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €15,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
How much for a prototype?
Between €15,000 and €25,000.
How much for production?
Between €50,000 and €100,000.
Can work start before applying?
The regional page states that prototyping work must not have started before the application.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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