Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of
This guide outlines various funding sources available to UK game developers in 2026, including the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) tax relief, development grants from sources like the UK Games Fund and Epic MegaGrant, and incubator/accelerator programs. It also touches on private funding through venture capital and crowdfunding, emphasizing the importance of understanding terms related to IP ownership, exclusivity, and government funding caps.
Games Industry
- Entities
- Sony
- Subsidy Control
- Crowdfunding
- Hollow Knight
- Epic Games
- Accelerators
- Undertale
- Grants
- Incubators
- Arts and Humanities Research Council
- Kickstarter
- Innovate UK
- Omno
- HMRC
- Game Development Funding
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