Apply Now: PLATFORM at Northern Ireland Screen’s Pixel Mill

Platform is a video game accelerator aimed at supporting Northern Ireland Studios to develop a new video game based on an original IP within 12 months.

Based out of the Pixel Mill based at the Ormeau Baths in Belfast, Platform will give studios access to facilities, mentors, training and funding as well as the opportunity to attend industry events to build their business network.

Benefits

• Northern Ireland Screen is inviting applications from companies to take part with support for up to 4 successful companies to develop their business and build their teams. As part of Platform companies will receive:
  • Up to £60,000 in development funding per company across 3 stages.
  • Up to 12 Months Office Space and access to meeting space.
  • Market Attendance – Gamescom 2025.
  • Access to mentors covering game design, programming, art direction, marketing and production.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate teams that are not in full-time education can apply for Platform.
• As long as the company is registered at Studios House and has a bank account set-up in the company’s name before the start of the programme so you can still apply. However, it is important to demonstrate the track record of individual teams if the company has no history of publishing games.

Recruitment 

• Platform is open to studios that meet the following criteria:
  • Registered as a Limited Company.
  • Studio must consist of 2 or more team members (ideally 3) with the key roles of programming, art, design and business development covered within the team.
  • Studio and team members must be committed to Platform full-time for the duration of the programme.
  • The Studio, or at least 2 of the team members, have released/published a video game or product in the last 3 years.
  • Studio, including its team members, is able to join Platform at the beginning of July 2024.

For more information, visit Northern Ireland Screen.