TIGA,the trade association representing the UK games industry, is offering grants of
£1,000 (via the UKTI Trade Access Programme) to eligible developers, digital
publishers and service providers wanting to exhibit at Game Connection Europe. TAP grant is paid on the basis of matching funds ie businesses
must make an equivalent contribution to the grant being offered.
Game Connection Europe takes place from November 28 to 30
in Paris and is now in its 12th year. More than 1,600 visitors
are expected to attend at Paris Expo – Porte de Versaille, 1 Place Porte de
Versailles, 75015 Paris, France.
TIGA will be offering advice and assistance to UK
companies wishing to access funding to exhibit atthe
event this year. The grant can not be used for travel, accommodation
or subsistence. There are a limited amount of funds so eligible companies
will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Dr
Richard Wilson, TIGA CEO, said:
“TIGA
is a network that focusses on enabling games developers and digital publishers
to grow, so we are very pleased to be able to offer financial help to videogame
businesses for this crucial event in the gaming calendar.
“The
TIGA team will be at the show and are looking forward to showcasing UK talent
at one of the most popular events in the games industry.”
You
can find out more about the event at http://www.game-connection.com/gameconn/content/badgeprices-europe
To
request an application form, email vanessa@tiga.org . Once you have submitted your
application form we will have an answer on funding within 10 working days.
Who
should attend?
- Developers – present your
games and projects under development looking for financing partners. - Distributors
and Publishers –
find co-publishing and distribution deals for your project. - Service
providers –Showcase
your expertise to ease the whole production pipeline such as: -Visualand
Animation outsourcing, middlewear and tools, audio, business and legal and so
on.