Two weeks left for app developers to obtain funding, access to users and support from EMI, Tate, National Geographic and IPC Media
Only two weeks remain for applicants to enter the Future Games Contest which will provide small companies with up to �25,000 in funding for the development of prototypes that use games technology in new ways. The successful applicants will also have their technologies trialled with consumers, providing valuable feedback before launch.
IC tomorrow, a Technology Strategy Board programme, is running a contest for the University of Abertay Dundee which is known for its world-leading courses in computer arts and computer games technology. A number of exciting content providers will be providing additional support.
To enter the contest, a web submission form must be completed, along with a two minute pitch video available on YouTube. Applications need to address one of the following challenge areas:
� The use of games technology in a non-gaming context – supported by IPC Media
� Games ideas using digital creative content – supported by National Geographic
� Social games using existing communities – supported by Tate
� Music games application – supported by EMI
Stage one submissions must be completed and entered by 12pm Thursday 15th September. Up to 12 selected finalists will be invited to take part in stage two and will be notified on Friday 23rd September. The winners will be announced mid-October.
To find out more and enter, please visit ktn.innovateuk.org/web/ictomorrow/overview and join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICtomorrow.
About IC tomorrow
IC tomorrow, developed by the Technology Strategy Board, enables content owners and application developers – any business with a new service, new business model or new way of deploying hardware or software technology – to trial their ideas with UK consumers through its test bed.
Participating digital content providers include EMI, Faber & Faber, Endemol, Haymarket Media Group, Tate, National Geographic, IPC Media, Lionsgate, Getty Images, FremantleMedia, John Wiley & Sons, Crytek, Beggars Group, PRS For Music, Sony Music, The Orchard, The British Library, Universal Music and Warner Music. These content providers will help product and service developers to build new services and find innovative new ways to use and commercialise their content.