Twelve media companies operating out of Canada have received Canadian government funding for their interactive digital media projects. The awarded projects will include eight games, two software applications, and two rich interactive media applications. This funding has become available through the first round of the Canada Media Fund (CMF) 2018-2019 Experimental Stream – Innovation Program….
Please Note: This page is an archived and may contain outdated program information. For current details of the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream, please visit Mentor Works’ CMF Experimental Program Page. The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is an organization that promotes, fosters, and finances projects led by Canadian media developers. Since its inception in 2010,…
Please Note: This page is an archived and may contain outdated program information. For current details of the Canada Media Fund Experimental Stream, please visit Mentor Works’ CMF Experimental Program Page. Canada’s software sector is a critical component of our national economy. With more than 33,000 companies, over $61 billion in annual revenues, and nearly…
The Canadian Federal Budget 2018 was released last week to much interest from business leaders and industry analysts. This year, innovation was again a top priority of the federal government, highlighted by the increase in funding support for several research and development funds. Unlike the previous two Liberal budgets, however, there will be considerable changes…
In February 2018, Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced over $6.2 million in Canadian government funding to support innovative digital media projects. These projects will help leading-edge of software and interactive digital media companies bring their projects to market, both within Canada and across the world. Canada Media Fund is supporting 27 Canadian innovative digital media…
In July 2017, the Canada Media Fund announced it would be investing up to $14.5 million in government funding to support a range of interactive digital media projects. The investment will be divided amongst 32 innovative projects that will increase Canadians’ access to indigenous media content. Canadian government funding will support a variety of digital…
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) Experimental Stream supports Canadian businesses developing, producing, and marketing innovative interactive digital media content and software applications. The program provides repayable government funded advancements to support innovative media projects that deliver a valuable end-user experience. Software and game developers can receive up to 75% coverage of eligible project costs to…
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) Experimental Stream Innovation Program provides repayable government funding to Canadian businesses developing, producing, and marketing interactive digital media content and software applications. Through the Experimental Stream’s Innovation Program, software developers can receive up to 50-75% coverage of eligible project costs to a maximum of $300,000 – $1,000,000. These funds can help…
Many Canadians – especially younger generations who have grown up with internet access at their fingertips – are moving away from traditional media as their primary method to consume radio/television broadcasts. Online streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and online radio channels are capturing more and more users who are driven by accessibility…
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) recently awarded small business funding to 14 projects entering their production stage. Over $10.3 million in government funding was divided among these projects, with funding ranging from $321,000 to $925,000 per project. CMF plays a vital role in the development and production of Canadian media content. Through the Canada Media…