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Train2Game News Video Games Prototype Fund

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The new Prototype Fund announced in the July Budget, following concerted lobbying by Ukie, has been launched today.

The Fund will have £4 million over the next four years with which to aid access to finance for both present and future games talent.

The Video Games Prototype Fund, run by the UK Games Talent and Finance CIC, will provide grants of up to £25k to help businesses turn ideas into working prototypes, used to attract private investment. Young and start-up companies will benefit from the scheme,  which is aimed at small and micro-businesses in the UK games industry. An emphasis will also be on nurturing new talent in the sector, with mentoring opportunities and skills support being provided along with the financial backing to successful applicants to the fund.

The project takes over from the Abertay Fund, which supported many earlier businesses to access finance when it ran from 2010 to 2014.

Access to finance is an ongoing problem for fledgling games development businesses attempting to create and retain new Intellectual Property. This financial and business support in the early stages of a studio’s opening will bridge the gap until private investment can be procured. Support for smaller, regional companies will indirectly help larger companies by developing the talent pipeline and stimulating the creation of more IP in the UK.

Successful grant applications will be decided upon published criteria, including potential for commercial success, viability and scalability.

CEO of Ukie, Dr Jo Twist, responded to the announcement, saying:

    We lobbied for this kind of support and we are pleased to see the Fund launch. It has enormous potential for the future of the UK games industry. Access to finance has been an on-going challenge for small and micro games businesses, and the financial support of the fund, as well as the mentoring opportunities that are provided, will open doors to a huge amount of unearthed games talent in the UK. Ukie is really proud to continue to support this project. It is one more step towards the UK becoming a world leader in games development.

Further information about how to apply for the Video Games Prototype Fund and the criteria can be found on their website.

Train2Game News Infinario Funding

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Aspiring game studios now have the opportunity to set themselves apart from the crowd and get funding for their game from INFINARIO, the first player analytics platform for game designers.

More than 100,000 EUR is waiting to be awarded to the most promising games in early stages of development from all around the world. All eligible projects can win either (or both!) of the two prizes – one picked by a jury of experts and the other one awarded in a public voting.

All that’s needed is to start tracking the game in INFIARIO by the end of April and get crazy with dashboards, segmentations, funnels and other useful analyses for 30 days. Moreover, developers who register and start to track their games early, INFINARIO will provide valuable feedback to boost their chances to secure the funding.

Using INFINARIO during the Get Funded campaign is absolutely free for all, with no strings attached and definitely no credit card needed. Find out more at http://infinario.com/getfunded

The grand launch of INFINARIO is going to take place at this year’s Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Don’t miss the chance to meet INFINARIO’s team of game experts, learn why you need player analytics and get in touch with the latest trends in game design.

To learn more visit www.infinario.com , check out the blog and follow INFINARIO on Facebook and Twitter.

Train2Game News Vote for SpecialEffect

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SpecialEffectIn the games industry? If so, SpecialEffect need your help! They have been selected in the vote for the fantastic, grant making, games industry charity GamesAid.

Last year they made an amazing donation of £52,000 to SpecialEffect to help them meet their growing demand to help amazing young people like Ben who is now rocking Minecraft, FIFA and many other games!

SpecialEffect are in the fortunate position to once again be amongst the charities nominated for GamesAid support but your help is needed to secure a grant. All you need to do is vote at the link below.

SpecialEffect is by no means the biggest cause in the list of nominees so every vote counts.

If you work in the industry then please do visit the link below and consider a vote for SpecialEffect. Current members have to email their choice of charity and user name to GamesAid and new members can register for FREE and cast their vote.

http://www.gamesaid.org/vote-now-2014-voting-re-opens/

You can view the story of Ben in the heart warming video below. SpecialEffect have helped Ben and many others like him to experience the pleasure of gaming as much as we all do.

Train2Game News: Teenager gets massive funding

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A teenager from London has recieved incredible funding for the app he has developed.
This is a nice reminder that unique ideas still make good money and there is unlimited potential in making apps.

You can read the story in the link below:

17-year-old Londoner receives more than $1m in funding from investors.