Programme information
IS TRANZFUSER FOR YOU?
We are looking for confident graduate teams that can turn a prototype idea into a commercial business. Applicants may be skilled developers, but may 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. These are just a few of the key principles you will cover during Tranzfuser.
Game IDea
The game idea can be completely new or have been worked on previously. Selection is made by teams evidencing what they are aiming to achieve during the course of the programme.
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 of 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)
- All team members must be UK residents*
- Team members must have graduated between June 2023 – September 2025
- Teams can work remotely or be represented by a Local Hub
* We use the online service Yoti for secure identification verification, it is free to obtain a Yoti Digital ID. We recommend signing up as soon as possible to avoid any delays, should your team be offered a place on this year’s programme.
Alongside a Yoti Digital ID, individual team members will also require either UK Passport or National Insurance Number.
You can download the Yoti app to your smartphone or go to Yoti through a web browser and register for their Yoti Digital ID using the following link: https://www.yoti.com/
*Grants to be awarded in two tranches. Full details about how this will be administered will be shared with the Tranzfuser teams. Please note the award of up to £7,500 includes a stipend to contribute to travel and accommodation, with remaining funds to contribute to game development during the programme
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.
- Participation at a UK industry networking event for selected team members.
- Industry prototype reviews.
- Opportunity to pitch for grant support from the UK Games Fund of up to £25,000 for the commercial development of your game.
- A summer of fun!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
We have a few dates in the diary where you can engage directly with the Tranzfuser team, asking any questions you may have and hearing more about what taking part in Tranzfuser is really like.
- Live talk – Wednesday 16th April
- Live Q&A – Friday 25th April
Access to the live information sessions is via our dedicated Discord server.
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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