Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive)
Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg – Innovative Audiovisuelle Inhalte (Immersiv)
Interest-free, conditionally repayable loan for development and/or production; own contribution normally 50%; ILB fee 3% (min. EUR 500 for loans of EUR 10,000 to 16,667); no maximum published. Provided by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg (payout via ILB).
Check if you qualify for Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive)
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot opens Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive) for you and shows what already fits, what blocks you and what to do next.
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- Deadline and first steps
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Key facts
- Amount
- Interest-free, conditionally repayable loan for development and/or production; own contribution normally 50%; ILB fee 3% (min. EUR 500 for loans of EUR 10,000 to 16,667); no maximum published
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Loan
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Conditional
- Repayable
- Yes
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE, EN
- Location
- At least the funded amount must be spent in Berlin-Brandenburg
Who can apply
- Developers and producers who hold production and exploitation rights
- VR, AR, MR content, interactive non-game projects, location-based entertainment and multiplatform projects
- Commercial register extract, GbR contract or trade registration required
- Send a one-pager to the funding officer about 6 weeks before the deadline, then a mandatory application meeting at least 2 weeks before
- One application per applicant per session
What usually blocks applicants
- 50% own contribution, of which at least 5% cash
- Regional spend in Berlin-Brandenburg must at least equal the loan
- Revenue reporting and repayment from revenues for 5 years after release
- Pre-application steps start weeks before the submission date
Deadline and timing
Several submission dates a year. The 27 Oct 2026 date needed a one-pager and a meeting beforehand, so plan for the next date published on medienboard.de.
Frequently asked
How much does Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive) pay?
Interest-free, conditionally repayable loan for development and/or production; own contribution normally 50%; ILB fee 3% (min. EUR 500 for loans of EUR 10,000 to 16,667); no maximum published
Who can apply for Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive)?
Stages: prototype, pre-revenue, revenue, incorporated. Solo founders can apply. You need a registered company. Location: At least the funded amount must be spent in Berlin-Brandenburg. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive) deadline?
Several submission dates a year. The 27 Oct 2026 date needed a one-pager and a meeting beforehand, so plan for the next date published on medienboard.de.
Where do I apply for Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive)?
On the official page: https://www.medienboard.de/foerderung/immersiv. Applications are accepted in DE, EN.
Do I have to pay back Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive) or give up equity?
Yes, it is repayable. Equity terms depend on the case; check the official conditions.
Can solo founders apply for Medienboard Innovative Audiovisual Content (XR / immersive)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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