Are you engaged in game development?

Then there are many options for subsidies and innovation financing. Grants and funds are aimed at stimulating research, experiments, design, implementation, production and reflection in the field of digital culture and game development. On top of this, the market-oriented development of a new product, process or service is important to accelerate technological development within gaming. The following subsidy schemes are interesting for companies in this sector:

Subsidy for product development (WBSO)

Are you involved in the technical development of new products, production processes or software? Perhaps the WBSO (Law on Promotion of Research and Development) is of interest to you.

The innovation box

Companies that enable innovative activities in the Netherlands are entitled to attractive tax benefits. The Dutch government has created the innovation box to make research and development work (R&D) extra attractive.

Subsidy for stimulating innovation (MIT)

If you are involved in innovation activities within the ‘top sectors’, or if you are currently thinking of bringing innovations to the market, take a look at the Subsidy for innovation stimulation (MIT) possibilities.

Horizon Europe for research and innovation

Horizon Europe is the new European Union subsidy program which focuses on stimulating innovation to increase European competitiveness and tackle social problems. Companies and knowledge institutions that are internationally engaged in research, technical development and innovation can apply for this subsidy.

European technology subsidy (Eurostars)

Are you developing technology for new products, processes or services? Do you work with partners in other EU countries? Then you may be able to benefit from the Eurostars subsidy.