IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition

The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund Concept Definition and Production programs provide IDM content creators with funding for high quality, original interactive digital media content projects that make a positive contribution to the Ontario economy.
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Overview of the IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition program:

The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund: Production and Concept Definition program provides financial support to Ontario-based companies for the creation and development of original interactive digital media content. The program is divided into two streams: Concept Definition: Offers funding to develop initial ideas, prototypes, and pre-production activities for interactive digital media projects, helping creators refine their concepts and prepare for production. Production: Supports the full production and completion of interactive digital media projects, including video games, mobile apps, and web series, with the goal of bringing high-quality digital content to market.

Benefits of the IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition program:
  • The IDM Fund will provide a non-repayable contribution of up to 50% of eligible Ontario expenses as follows:
  • Concept Definition
  • Maximum request = $50,000
  • Minimum request = $10,000
  • Production
  • Maximum request = $300,000
  • Minimum request = $25,000
Eligibility criteria of the IDM Fund: Production and Concept Definition program:
  • Established Companies:
  • Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • At least 25% of revenue or 50% of expenditures over the past two fiscal years comes from creating screen-based content similar to the proposed project.
  • At least 50% of revenue over the past two fiscal years comes from eligible publishing activities (as per the Ontario Creates Book Fund and Magazine Fund).
  • Must have at least one owner or full-time employee with three years of experience in creating professional, commercialized content for interactive platforms similar to the proposed project.
  • New Companies:
  • Must have an executive team including at least one owner or full-time employee with three years of experience in:
  • Creating professional, commercialized content for interactive platforms similar to the proposed project, or
  • The publishing industries.
  • Must be majority-owned by Ontario residents.
  • Must be prepared to incorporate immediately if their application is successful.
  • Must meet the relevant eligibility criteria for established companies upon incorporation.
  • General Requirements for All Companies:
  • Must be Ontario-based and, if in operation for more than 365 days, have been based in Ontario for at least one year prior to the deadline.
  • Must be Canadian-owned.
  • Must be incorporated in Ontario or federally, or be prepared to incorporate immediately if successful.
  • Must be in sound financial standing.
  • Must be in good standing with Ontario Creates at the time of application submission.
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