Funded Projects

A selection of the funded projects we've supported since our launch in 2015.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR PORTFOLIO OF FUNDED PROJECTS?

Since launching in 2015 we have run 6 rounds of funding of up to £25,000. To date we’ve received almost 1,000 applications from the length and breadth of the UK.

Each round of funding has been iterative based on the learning from the previous round. Initially offering direct grants of up to £25,000 to SMEs, we’ve since tailored our offering to suit those companies that need and can facilitate such direct funding support but also help those companies, of which there are many, that need more support in refining not only their creative projects but so too their business skills.

Each and every company that has been selected for support from UKGF has been awarded it based on merit. We take no ownership of IP, no equity or have any subjective views on creative concepts.

Some of the funded companies we’ve supported have provided project details to be included here.

Tranzfuser, our innovative annual talent development competition, has produced several
winning teams that have gone on to join our portfolio of funded projects.

Find out more about Tranzfuser.

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SwapBots

SwapBots

By Draw and Code Funding Year 2
SwapBots bridges the gap between physical and digital play by using an ordinary smartphone or tablet to bring the accompanying toys to life using augmented reality. This application of accessible yet sophisticated mobile augmented reality…
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Garden

Garden

By Biome Collective Funding Year 3
Garden is a unique sensory experience that evokes awe, discovery and creative world-building through a stunningly realised responsive musical environment. Mesmerising organic visuals and elegant gameplay encourage the discovery, collection and planting of luminous seeds…
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Yakuto

Yakuto

By Yakuto Funding Year 1
Darts of Fury is a multiplayer darts game focused on competitive social gameplay, drama and high-impact visual scoring. It will leave behind the stereotypes of the sport and introduce the game to a new and…
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MORSE

MORSE

By ALJO Games Funding Year 6
Step into the shoes of Ada Brockett, a working class Morse code operator taking the war into her own hands. Before you relayed messages, but now you're calling the shots. Literally. Send co-ordinates for artillery…
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INCubator

INCubator

By Brain and Nerd Funding Year 6
INCubator is a tongue-in-cheek office management sim game about the wacky world of startup culture. As a successful serial entrepreneur, you'll grow your business empire by starting ambitious new companies and turning failing businesses around.
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Starbeard

Starbeard

By Leviathan Games Funding Year 4
FOR THE BEARD! Starbeard turns match 3 puzzles on their head, combining tactical tussles and community developed content, all with characters that’ll leave you starry eyed. In this constellation matching, bug crunching adventure, players will…
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Congratulations to funded companies @wordplayteam and @WabisabiPlay on securing places on the prestigious @TentacleZone incubator! Excited to follow the progress of this initiative 🤩 twitter.com/Tranzfuser/sta…

About 4 days ago from UK Games Fund's Twitter

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