Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding

Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg Games und interaktive Inhalte

Success-contingent, interest-free loan: development/prototype usually up to EUR 300k (typically 50% of costs, up to 80% in exceptions), production usually up to EUR 600k (up to 50%); ILB fee 3%. Provided by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (payout via ILB).

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Key facts

Amount: Success-contingent, interest-free loan: development/prototype usually up to EUR 300k (typically 50% of costs, up to 80% in exceptions), production usually up to EUR 600k (up to 50%); ILB fee 3%
Duration: project-based
Type: Loan
Who receives it: Company
Equity: Conditional
Repayable: Yes
Stages: Prototype, Pre-revenue, Incorporated
Solo founders: Yes
Full-time required: Unclear
Company required: No
University link required: No
Application languages: DE
Location: Seat, branch or office in Berlin or Brandenburg (or by first payout)

Who can apply

Companies or sole traders whose main business is game development, with seat/branch/office in Berlin-Brandenburg
Prototype/development, production and DLC funding
Mandatory application meeting at least two weeks before the deadline
One application per applicant per funding session; at least the granted amount must be spent in Berlin-Brandenburg; cultural test

What usually blocks applicants

No Berlin/Brandenburg establishment
Insufficient own funds (production: at least 5% of costs) or co-financing
Missed application meeting or deadline

What the official documents say

Prototype: loan usually 50% of costs (up to 80% in exceptions), usually max EUR 300,000 (p. 3)
Production: up to 50% of eligible costs, usually max EUR 600,000; own funds at least 5% (p. 3)
Mandatory consultation at least 2 weeks before the deadline; online portal opens only after it (p. 2)
Only one application per applicant per funding session (p. 2)
ILB fee 3% of the loan (min EUR 500), withheld from the first payout (p. 4)
Production: 50% of developer revenue repays the loan after own funds, usually for 5 years (p. 5)

Official PDF (DE): Merkblatt Games und interaktive Inhalte, version 2026-02-25

Deadline and timing

Next deadline: 27 October 2026

Next application deadline 27 Oct 2026 (1st 2027 funding session); application meetings must be held by 13 Oct 2026. Further 2027 dates not yet published.

Frequently asked

How much does Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding pay?

Success-contingent, interest-free loan: development/prototype usually up to EUR 300k (typically 50% of costs, up to 80% in exceptions), production usually up to EUR 600k (up to 50%); ILB fee 3%

Who can apply for Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding?

Companies or sole traders whose main business is game development, with seat/branch/office in Berlin-Brandenburg Prototype/development, production and DLC funding Mandatory application meeting at least two weeks before the deadline One application per applicant per funding session; at least the granted amount must be spent in Berlin-Brandenburg; cultural test

When is the Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding deadline?

Next application deadline 27 Oct 2026 (1st 2027 funding session); application meetings must be held by 13 Oct 2026. Further 2027 dates not yet published.

Where do I apply for Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding?

On the official page: https://www.medienboard.de/foerderung-games. Applications are accepted in DE.

Do I have to pay back Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding or give up equity?

Yes, it is repayable. Equity terms depend on the case; check the official conditions.

Can solo founders apply for Medienboard Games and Interactive Content Funding?

Yes, solo founders can apply.

Sources and verification

Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.