Finding government funding for video game development is not as tough as you may think. Canada is home to successful game studios thanks to grants and loans.
The DIGITAL Technology Leadership Program offers a minimum of $7 million in funding for projects developing and commercializing novel technology for Canada’s healthcare and natural resources.
The Ontario provincial government has created its 2021 Budget, with $23.3B in spending towards COVID-19 business support and new grants, wage subsidies, and no-interest loans available.
The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund provides eligible applicants with up to $300,000 in grants for projects that focus on strengthening and stimulating economic growth and global market expansion in the interactive digital media sector.