Helping tomorrow's game developers today
Part of UK Games Talent and Finance Community Interest Company, Tranzfuser is all about boosting the UK’s future games development graduate talent. Our main focus is on helping teams come together and develop new games IP as a learning journey through a real project.
The Enterprise Pathway is now open for applications. Find out more about what’s involved and how your team can secure up to £25,000 for the commercial development of your game.
Enterprise
Ready to set up your own studio? If your team meets this year's criteria, you could be in with a chance of securing up to £25k support to get started.
Employment
Want to kickstart your career? If you're keen to make a game but want to keep it casual, the Jamfuser game jam could be for you!
Environment
Want to use games to communicate? Games for good can be a powerful force in shifting mindsets. In the year of COP26, the environment is firmly in the headlights.
Enterprise Pathway Now Open
Applications are now being taken for the Tranzfuser Enterprise Pathway. We’re looking for entrepreneurial, passionate graduate teams that have a clear vision for their success as an independent games dev studio.
Successful teams can pitch for grant funding of up to £25,000 as well as experience all of the fabulous opportunities that taking part in the competition can entail.
What is Tranzfuser?
Tranzfuser offers UK graduates the freedom and space to develop video game IP they want to make and see others play.
Whether a team wants to commercialise their IP and establish a sustainable studio, are keen to refine professional skills to land their dream job in the industry or has a desire to address climate change through video games, this year’s Tranzfuser is for them!
Talent Development
Tranzfuser acts as a launchpad for team members who aspire to build a commercially sustainable studio or simply pursue a career as an employee or freelancer and want to use their project as evidence of their talent.
Making an Impact
Whether as part of an indie commercial entity or as a talented practitioner, Tranzfuser is here to fuel and encourage your ambition in making it in the game development sector.
Showcasing Skills
With a proven track record for shining a light on the most talented graduate game development teams. All Tranzfuser participants, regardless of their chosen Pathway, will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to the public in a variety of ways.
Tranzfuser Twitter Feed
@wildlogicgames @ukgamesfund We're looking for teams for #Tranzfuser but if you have any specific questions about the pathways, feel free to drop us an email 🙂[email protected]
Incomplete team?
New to Tranzfuser 2021 we’re offering potential applicants the opportunity to recruit or be recruited to complete a team.
Over on the Teams Board page of this site, you can sign up to post vacancies within your team or detail your skills if you’re looking for a team.
What are you waiting for?
A look back at 2020
Last year the competition opened up to allow more teams to take part as the challenges of 2020 took it’s toll on the graduates of the UK. 27 teams enrolled over the summer with the competition culminating in our very own digital showcase, ProtoPlay. This short clip captures the 2020 competition.
Stats we're proud of
Tranzfuser Local Hubs
Local Hubs act as an inspirational central space and focal point for Tranzfuser teams; providing a dynamic learning environment that cultivates this diverse community, acting as a hot house for innovative games IP development and resulting in high level of achievement over a short period of time.
Don’t worry if you’re not associated with one of our Local Hubs, you can still take part.
Words from our community
With 5 years under our belts, we now have a sizeable engaged communtiy of Tranzfuser alumni. What would they say to future participants?
Which pathway is right for you?
With three options to choose from, Tranzfuser is open to a wider audience of talented student and graduate games developers than ever before. Find out which route into the competition is your best choice.