Applicant information
Tranzfuser is now closed for applications! The following information is supplied for reference only.
Who should apply?
Are you an Entrepreneur?
If you’re passionate about games development but you also want to set yourselves up as a financially sustainable indie development studio, Tranzfuser is for you.
As part of a group of like-minded colleagues, you’re a confident team that can use your experiences from university to turn your prototype idea into a commercial business.
Applicants are skilled developers, but need support in the business development side of setting up a studio; taking a game to market, community building, industry networking and development of pitching skills are just a few of the key tenets to the Tranzfuser Enterprise experience.
Application workshop
Expected deliverables
- A playable prototype which clearly demonstrates the game concept and is ready to showcase
- A clear business pitch that succinctly and confidently explains the plan for building a sustainable studio
- A cohesive team that works well together and is ambitious to grow into an indie dev business
Team Criteria
- Team size 3-6 team members
- We recommend that all team members commit to full time work on their prototype during the programme (approx. 35 hrs per week). We have found that teams who are unable to commit this time during the programme are unable to deliver to the quality and standard as teams who work full time and so are immediately at a disadvantage when it comes to submitting final deliverables
- All team members must be UK residents
- Have graduated between June 2021 – September 2023
- Can work remotely or be represented by a Local Hub
Game IDea
- The game idea can be completely new or have been worked on previously. Selection is made by teams evidencing (via their application and pitch video) what they are aiming to achieve during the course of the programme, outlining how they will deliver and highlighting what we should expect to see at the final showcase event
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What do teams get out of it?
- All teams to receive a £7,500 prize allocated during the course of the competition
- Access to Games Biz Academy, giving teams exclusive access to bespoke learning materials with digital awards available to participating teams
- Access to industry experienced team Facilitator
- Pitch development and support, alongside a pitch event with real-world pitching practice
- Dedicated Showcase floorspace
- Opportunity to pitch for grant support from the UK Games Fund of up to £25,000 for the commercial development of your game.*
- The chance to pitch for further support from the UK Games Fund with the option to take part in the residential hothousing project, DunDev.
- A summer of fun!
*Grants to be awarded in two tranches. Full details about how this will be administered will be shared with the Tranzfuser 2023 teams.
Application Process
The application is comprised of two main parts:
- Written Application Form
- Pitch Video (max 2 mins duration)
Teams should select their closest Local Hub via the application form. If a team is dispersed or not represented by a region please apply to the Tranzfuser Virtual Hub.
Selection Criteria
Now closed!
Where are they now?
Ever wondered what happens to teams once the competition has concluded?
Find out more about a wide variety of teams from 2016 – present over on our Alumni page.
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Applicants are invited to apply to their Local Hub.
If a suitable Local Hub cannot be found, or if you know of one that is not listed, there are options to apply to our Virtual Hub or nominate a Local Hub.
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