Development Grants and Crowd Source funding
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Hit me with a list of where to go to get a development grants so we can form a Wiki.
Also feel free to post advice
Company Support
AWS-Amazon - ($15K) - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-aws-directory-service/
Facebook Start Ups (Free Software Support) - https://developers.facebook.com/fbstart/
Google Launch pad ($100K Cloud Platform Credit) - https://developers.google.com/startups/
Microsoft BizSpark (120K) - https://bizspark.microsoft.com//
Crowd Source Funding
https://www.indiegogo.com
https://www.kickstarter.com
Also feel free to post advice
Company Support
AWS-Amazon - ($15K) - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-aws-directory-service/
Facebook Start Ups (Free Software Support) - https://developers.facebook.com/fbstart/
Google Launch pad ($100K Cloud Platform Credit) - https://developers.google.com/startups/
Microsoft BizSpark (120K) - https://bizspark.microsoft.com//
Crowd Source Funding
https://www.indiegogo.com
https://www.kickstarter.com
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I know the Canadian Media Fund offers up to $1million.
http://www.cmf-fmc.ca/
Unreal has one for teams that use the Unreal Engine.
https://www.unrealengine.com/unrealdevgrants
There's also heavy stipulations on some, and some that are subject based.
If you want to make a game that educates on climate change, or if you want one that features local musicians, or if you can cozy upto the Canada Arts Counsel. There's Tech and Science Grants ,Research grants, lord knows how many. Maybe the demographic on your team will make you eligible for grants.
I know in Quebec there is literally a telephone book sized binder you can sift through finding ALL the grants. There's a lot.
Thank you, just adding some more
Grants and Government Programs:
Creative Europe Media
Website: ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe
Description: EU funding program supporting the cultural and creative sectors, including video games.
UK Games Fund
Website: ukgamesfund.com
Description: Provides funding for UK-based game development studios and projects.
GameFounders
Website: gamefounders.com
Description: An accelerator program and investment fund for game startups.
London Venture Partners
Website: https://londonvp.com/
Description: A venture capital firm focusing on early-stage funding for game developers.
aXiomatic Gaming
Website: axiomaticgaming.com
Description: An investment group that funds eSports and interactive entertainment ventures.
Competitions and Accelerators:
Independent Games Festival (IGF)
Website: igf.com
Description: A major competition that awards cash prizes to innovative indie games.
Global Top Round (GTR)
Website: globaltopround.com
Description: An accelerator program that provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to game developers.
Y Combinator
Website: ycombinator.com
Description: A startup accelerator that provides seed funding, advice, and connections to a broad range of startups, including game developers.
Early Access Platforms:
Steam Early Access
Website: www.store.steampowered.com/earlyaccess
Description: Allows developers to release early versions of their games to gain funding and feedback from players.
itch.io
Website: itch.io
Description: An open marketplace where developers can sell early access versions of their games and gather community support.
I am sure you know these two, anyway I hope it helps someone, its been a tough year so we all need as much help as possible this year.