[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 30, 2025 (Call opens) | February 11, 2026 (Proposal deadline)

€10,000,000 total budget for 2026; individual grant sizes vary (lump sum grants)

Supports European video game and immersive content developers in creating original, innovative projects with global market potential, emphasizing sustainability and diversity.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity of European video game producers, XR studios, and audiovisual production companies to develop video games and interactive immersive experiences with the potential to succeed globally. The call supports the development of interactive narrative storytelling works and prototypes featuring original content and/or high-quality gameplay, targeting production and commercial exploitation on platforms such as PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and emerging technologies. Projects should demonstrate a high level of originality, creative value, commercial ambition, and strong cross-border potential. Applicants are also expected to present strategies for a more sustainable and environmentally respectful industry, as well as promote gender balance, inclusion, diversity, and representativeness within their projects. --- ## Due Dates - Call opens: September 30, 2025 - Application deadline: February 11, 2026 (17:00 Brussels time) - Evaluation period: February – June 2026 - Notification to applicants: August 2026 - Grant agreement signature: November 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total budget: €10,000,000 for 2026 - Funding is provided as lump sum grants (CREA-LS) - The number and size of individual grants are not specified; refer to the call documents and budget table for details --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be European video game production companies, XR studios, or audiovisual production companies. - Projects must be led by entities established in eligible countries as detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-devvgim_en.pdf). - The call supports only projects with original content and/or quality gameplay intended for production and global commercial exploitation. --- ## Application Process - Submission is single-stage and must be completed through the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-DEVVGIM?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Applicants must use the standard application form (available in the Submission System) and provide a detailed budget. - Proposals should address the call’s priorities, including sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. - Refer to the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-devvgim_en.pdf) for detailed admissibility, eligibility, evaluation, and award criteria. - Support resources: [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual), [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq), and [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form). --- ## Additional Information - The call encourages projects that retain intellectual property within Europe and boost the competitiveness of the European video games and immersive content sectors. - Partner search functionality is available via the portal for collaboration opportunities. - Full legal, financial, and operational requirements are detailed in the [call document](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-devvgim_en.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Call details and submission portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/CREA-MEDIA-2026-DEVVGIM?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Call document (PDF)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/wp-call/2026/call-fiche_crea-media-2026-devvgim_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (template)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/af_crea-media_en.pdf) - [Detailed budget table (template)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/crea/temp-form/af/detailed-budget-table_crea-lsii_en.xlsm) - [Creative Europe Desks (support)](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Purpose | Details | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Programme/Call Inquiries | [Creative Europe desks](https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks) | | Administrative/Technical Support | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Email (EACEA) | [EACEA-MEDIA-DEVVGIM@ec.europa.eu](mailto:EACEA-MEDIA-DEVVGIM@ec.europa.eu) | | European Commission General | [Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC switchboard) | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Video games and immersive content development

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