The UK Games Fund has selected 22 independent studios for Round 17 of its Prototype Fund, providing grants of up to £30,000 per company.
The program supports the commercial development of original intellectual property, allowing studios to accelerate milestones while retaining full ownership.
The cohort includes Karno, Nucleolus Software, Observer Interactive, Panda Cat Games, Parable Studios, Paris Media, Party for Introverts, RO Pictures, Secret Level Studios, Silent Games, TurtleFox Games, Wild Man Games, Ant Workshop, Blackstaff Games, Blank Keys, Blue Sight Games, Breaking Change, Bunnyhug, Couchbound Games, Ice BEAM, Infinity Ape, and Jollywise Media.
Round 17 saw a high volume of first-time applicants, signaling an expansion of the fund's reach within the UK domestic development community.
Funded projects cover a diverse range of genres, including strategy and simulation titles, alongside various unannounced projects in early development stages.
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