Video Games Business Development
$200,000.00
Grant
Description:
The Video Games Business Development Program is a partnership between Creative BC and Canada Media Fund (CMF) designed to support the success and growth of B.C.-based game studios.
Applying companies must have a significant track record of production in the province, and proposals must be business-focused with plans for ongoing content production and capacity building. These plans must be achievable, appropriately resourced, and structured to obtain the best economic outcomes from public funding.
Comments on Funding:
Maximum request per application: up to $200,000
Overall Funding Envelope Available: $1,000,000
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. Be a for-profit company incorporated in British Columbia or Canada with its head office in British Columbia. (Note: Companies extra-provincially registered in B.C. are not eligible.)
2. Be Canadian-owned as defined in the Investment Canada Act and Canadian-controlled as
determined for the purposes of Sections 26 to 28 of the Investment Canada Act.
3. The majority of the common interest voting shares of the company must be held by B.C. residents, defined as either a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in B.C. for at least 200 of the 365 days prior to application and have filed income tax returns in B.C. for the taxation year prior to the application.
4. The primary business is the creation of video games for digital game platforms, including (but not limited to) PC, mobile, consoles, and VR. The majority of output should be content owned and controlled or optioned by the applicant.
5. Applicants and any related or associated parties must be in good standing with Creative BC and the CMF.
Application Steps:
Applicants must complete an online application in the portal
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Business Development Plan (max four pages) with specific emphasis on how you plan to use
this funding, should you receive it. The plan should also cover company track record, previous
performance, vision and growth plan, market analysis and target audience goals, and plans for
fostering talent and diversity.
2. Company information, including shareholders’ and directors’ catalogue of previous video game
titles developed.
3. A listing of the applicant’s previous work that satisfies the minimum eligibility as a mid-level or
experienced company. (Note: Work for hire or other similar contract game development cannot
be included in your count towards titles for eligibility. However, you can include it for
informational purposes if desired, as it speaks to your overall ability to deliver and contribute to
the growth of the gaming industry in B.C.)
4. Basic information for each project on your current slate, including imminent upcoming releases,
games in development, and future projects that may be in early conceptual stages but that are
part of the company’s long-term strategy.
5. Information on key team members: Owner/Executive management, Producer, Executive
Producer, Director (including Technical Director, Creative Director, Art Director, and Interactive
Director), Senior Programmer, Designer, and Narrative Designer.
6. Proposed budget for the activities in the plan
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice
