Interactive Digital Media Fund Production

Grant Description

The Ontario Creates IDM Fund – Interactive Content (Non-Linear) program provides IDM content creators with funding for activities related to the creation of interactive content. Content is considered interactive when it requires the active participation of and input from users which has an impact on the manner in which that content is experienced by those users. This can include, but is not limited to: video games, mobile content apps, e-learning content, XR experiences with substantial interactive content, digital publishing projects and other web properties.

Concept Definition – support for early-stage activities that will assist the applicant company in moving towards the production of a market-ready content project.
Production – support for the creation of a market-ready content project that will be released to end users.

Eligibility Requirements

Companies are encouraged to contact Ontario Creates to review eligibility criteria. New companies and first-time applicants are required to contact Ontario Creates in advance to determine their eligibility before submitting an application. Applications from all companies must also meet the following requirements:

be Ontario-based
have a permanent establishment in Ontario which serves as head office and base of operations (i.e. applicant is eligible to pay corporate income taxes in Ontario; and Ontario address is listed as head office in T2 filing);
companies with more than 365 days of operation must be able to demonstrate that they had a permanent establishment in Ontario for at least one year prior to the deadline.
be a Canadian-owned organization; as defined in the Investment Canada Act (Canada).

be incorporated in Ontario or federally or prepared to incorporate immediately if their application is successful;
be in a sound financial position; and
be in good standing with Ontario Creates at time of application submission

Funding Level(s)

Successful applicants are eligible to receive a non-refundable contribution of up to 50% of eligible Ontario expenses as follows:

Production
- Maximum request = $300,000
- Minimum request = $25,000

Purpose

The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund is aimed at strengthening and stimulating economic growth in the interactive digital media sector.

Source: https://ontariocreates.ca/our-sectors/interactive/interactive-digital-media-fund/idm-fund-production-and-concept-definition

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