Irish games fund

Imirt is launching Ireland’s first Game Development Fund! The fund is managed by Imirt with support from Ardán as a part of the Screen Ireland Digital Games Portfolio. 

The Irish Games Fund is a new staged accelerator designed to empower emerging Irish studios through funding, mentorship, and structured development support. This is your chance to validate your project, build a playable prototype, and prepare for commercial release. The fund offers;

  • Up to €73,000 in non-repayable funding

  • 3 development stages: Validation → Prototype → Commercial

  • Expert mentorship, milestone reviews, and visibility opportunities

  • Designed to support original and culturally rich games

Who should apply?

  • You should be a registered Irish game studio, meeting one of the following criteria;

    • Your business should be operating for a minimum of one year

    • You or your business should have filed accounts previously

    • You should have previously released a commercial project

  • Studios developing Original IP

  • Studios who have a defined concept or prototype with a clear understanding of their intended audience and development needs

This is a competitive process with limited places available.

Apply now to start the application process

Submit your Expression of Interest here

The deadline for the Expression of Interest is 21st of August at 5pm. Application forms will be delivered to those who have submitted an EOI within the next week.

Please Note: You must complete an Expression of Interest in order to receive the Application Form.

The closing date for Application Forms is the 1st of September at 1pm.