Funding

Climate Challenge Cup

The Climate Challenge Cup is a new international competition to elevate and help scale transformative civic research partnerships between research bodies, civic organisations and local communities to combat climate change. It will culminate in an innovation showcase and award ceremony during COP26, the United Nations 2021 Climate Change Conference in November.

Audience of the Future – Design Foundations 2

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £800,000 for early-stage, human-centred design projects in creative or immersive experiences. £25k-£50k per project.

Culture Recovery Fund: Emergency Resource Support

A new fund for organisations at imminent risk of failure, particular those who have not yet received grants from the Culture Recovery Fund, to support them until the end of the year.

Premium VR Grant

Presented by Amaze VR, this monthly cash prize of $1000 from Kaleidoscope is for the best completed VR film ready for distribution.

Innovate UK Smart Grants August 2021

Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £25 million to deliver ambitious or disruptive R&D innovations that can make a significant impact on the UK economy.

Women in Innovation Awards 2021/22

Women with exciting, innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support.

Black Realities Grant

The grant awards a monthly cash prize for projects that explore the varied conditions, experiences, resilience, and joy within the Black global community

The Yorkshire Content Fund

This fund is managed by Screen Yorkshire to invest in the production of content within the film, TV, video games and digital sectors within the Yorkshire and Humber region.  Typically, up to £500K per project, this investment must be matched on identical terms with an equivalent amount of private sector investment.

nDreams VR Developers Fund

Leading VR/games studio, nDreams, have announced a $2m fund available to co-fund and publish externally developed VR titles.

National Lottery Grants for Heritage

The National Lottery Grants for Heritage has reopened to support organisations working with heritage to adapt and respond to the changing environment they are now operating in. Grants between £3k-£10k and £10k-£100k are available.

Epic Megagrants

Epic Games has committed $100 million to support those doing amazing things with Unreal Engine or enhancing open-source capabilities for the 3D graphics community.

Investment Readiness Programme from the London Business Hub

The London Business Hub’s Investment Readiness Programme helps to guide London-based, early-stage founders, especially from underrepresented groups, on how to access external finance. 

Financial Planning Tips and Tools Video Guides

Having great pitching and presenting skills are crucial to make a great first impression, showcase your immersive business effectively and help you to secure future clients and investment. These short, step-by-step video…

Value Proposition Tips and Tools Video Guide

How to develop your value proposition Have you ever listened to a presentation and walked away thinking “I really don’t understand what they actually do” or simply “So what? That’s not special”….

Pitching and Presenting Tips and Tools Video Guides

Learn more about making a great first impression, showcasing your immersive business effectively through developing and delivering engaging pitches and presentations.

Business resources to help you secure funding and investment

Applying for public funding or private investment can seem daunting and at times confusing. We can support you by giving you a range of resources and practical tips to help you develop…