The Video Game Creation Support Fund from Paris Region promotes artistic and technological innovation among commercial video game production companies and supports talent to establish Paris Region as a center of excellence for video games. The Paris Region provides grant capped at €150,000 per video game project, provided that at least 50% of the total budget expenses are incurred within Paris Region.
Eligible companies, games and expenses
Eligible Beneficiaries: Commercial video game production companies. The studio leading the project must ensure artistic, technical, and financial control, and retain overall responsibility for the production and development of the video game.
Types of Video Game: Video Games on console, mobile phone, PC, social networks, or any digital platform. The game must be conceived and written in French. “Pay to win games”, “Serious games” and projects containing scenes or content that could warrant a PEGI 18 rating are excluded.
Minimum Game Development Budget: € 50 000
Eligible expenses: All expenses incurred after the submission date related to video game creation, such as authors’ remuneration, personnel costs, subcontracting and service fees, technical expenses, costs associated with promoting the game at major international events, as well as depreciation, capital assets linked to the game, and general overheads.
About the Grant
Maximum Amount Granted: Capped at €150,000 per project (depending on the total game budget).
Type of Support: Non-repayable grant.
Aid Subject to Minimis Rules: Yes
Open to co-productions: Yes, provided that the applicant company remains the initiator and main driver of the project.
The Creation Support Fund is a selective grant awarded by a committee based on artistic and economic criteria, as well as the ambition of the project.
Examples of Video Games Supported by the Paris Region
- Darwin’s Paradox developed by Sloclap and published by Konami
- Dark Hours, developed by Piece of Cake Studios, published by Piece of Cake Studios and Kepler Ghost
- A Fisherman’s Tale 2 developed by Innerspace VR and published by Vertigo Games