Digital Games Incentive QLD

About this grant

This program provides incentives to attract games development projects to Queensland.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Games developers, publishers and studios.
• This program aims to attract games development projects to queensland and encourage further growth in the local sector.
• The incentive is designed to support local developers as well as international games companies looking to establish a new studio in queensland to expand their business.
• Applications are open to companies with an australian business number (abn) paying queensland resident games developers to work on a game.
• Applications are open to game developers, publishers and studios with game projects that:
• Are spending a minimum of au$250,000 on qualifying queensland game development expenditure (qgde)
• Have a development team made up of genuine queensland residents (screen queensland defines this as a person or company who has been resident in queensland for at least 2 months).
• Financial assistance to wa businesses in the defence sector
• Financial incentives for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions
• Fee-free accredited training for eligible participants in brisbane and moreton bay

What the funding covers

• Incentive amounts vary.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/digital-games-incentive-qld for application details

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