Regional Video Game Aid Fund
Purpose of the scheme: support video game companies in developing their prototypes and in the production phase. Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: video game software production or publishing companies with a NAF code beginning with 58 or 59. Financial parameters in the catalogue: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000 for prototyping projects (€100,000 for high-potential projects) and €200,000 for production projects. Availability and current rules must be confirmed before applying.
The “Fonds régional d’aide au jeu vidéo” (regional video game fund) is listed for the Hauts-de-France region. The catalogue describes its purpose as follows: support video game companies in developing their prototypes and in the production phase. The financial parameters and conditions in the catalogue must be distinguished from the rules officially in force. Before relying on it, check eligibility, eligible costs, the timetable and the procedure with the funder or relevant operator.
Funded by Région Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: video game software production or publishing companies with a NAF code beginning with 58 or 59. Check the legal form, size, activity, area and exclusions in the current official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions available in the catalogue: not specified. These are not enough to confirm eligibility. Check the official criteria, exclusions, combination rules and any requirement to apply before ordering, acquiring or starting work.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs listed: prototyping aid — producing and completing a playable prototype; production aid — the production phase with a view to commercial release. Not eligible: projects glorifying crime, racism or pornography; projects with sequences likely to be rated PEGI 18; projects already rejected unless substantially modified. Check eligible costs, supporting documents, minimum thresholds, caps and excluded costs before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue states: a grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000 for prototyping projects (€100,000 for high-potential projects) and €200,000 for production projects. These figures must be checked against the rules or call applicable on the date of application; they guarantee neither eligibility nor an award.
How to apply
1) Obtain the current official page and rules. 2) Confirm that the scheme is active and that the project’s area is covered. 3) Check the criteria, amount, cost base, exclusions, combination rules and documents. 4) Confirm when to apply and obtain prior agreement before committing costs. Ask the funder or relevant operator for confirmation.
Timeline
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder, along with the deadline, whether applications are open and the available budget.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the regional video game fund for?
According to the catalogue, it supports video game companies in developing their prototypes and in the production phase. Check that the project fits the scope of the official rules in force.
Who can benefit and what are the main conditions?
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: video game software production or publishing companies with a NAF code beginning with 58 or 59. No further conditions are specified; legal form, location, exclusions and current criteria must be confirmed.
What amount or type of financing can be obtained?
A grant covering up to 50% of eligible costs, capped at €50,000 for prototyping projects (€100,000 for high-potential projects) and €200,000 for production projects. Confirm the cap, cost base, rate and form of financing with the funder.
Is the scheme still open and how do I apply?
No usable end date is given; confirm the timetable with the funder. Before any order, purchase or spending, confirm that the scheme is open and the procedure with the relevant authority.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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