Successful Applicant Secures Investment
“Paw Print’s success has validated the need for us considering support for some of the VR-related pitches we’ve received. Paw Print’s clear vision for this helped secure support from us. We think the best projects will be those, like this one, where there was a VR ambition from day one.”
Late Surge in Applications to Tranzfuser
Record-Breaking Number of Applications
“The high level of response to our second round of applications clearly reflects the shifting scale and nature of the sector.”
Launch Round Portfolio Showcase
“Growing and developing the UK Games Fund community is central to our core purpose of helping to develop the UK games development sector, particularly at the early stage. Having our portfolio come together for the first time as a group, along with our VIP invitees, is the culmination of months of hard work to support, develop and promote the group.”
Tranzfuser Regional Hub Announcement
“The network of Regional Hubs we’ve so far established is highly motivated to provide the best base for Tranzfuser participants across the UK. All are leading names in talent development, we’re delighted to have them join us in Tranzfuser.”
Launch of Tranzfuser
“The way in which Tranzfuser will become a fresh talent pipeline for the UK Games Fund is a real first.”
Application Workshops
“Having the opportunity to meet with and speak to potential applicants to this round across the UK has been incredibly rewarding. We expect a high standard of applications to be made on the back of some of these conversations” Paul Durrant, Founder of UK Games Talent and Finance CIC
Application Writing Workshops
Successful applicants announced
“I hope this Fund will give them the boost and extra support they need and urge other games companies and developers to apply for funding.” Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy
Out and about in 2016
The UK Games Fund team will be hitting the road again in the next few weeks as we plan application workshops for games developers who are considering applying to the Fund. Dates and venues are soon to be announced so be sure to check back with us soon.