Interactive Digital Media Fund

Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund: 2020 Deadlines

The Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund provides provincial government funding to assist with the conceptualization and development of interactive digital media projects. These Ontario business grants support innovative projects that focus on products and/or services that will educate and entertain end users. Funded projects should offer original interactive digital media content that provides positive impacts…

Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures Program Training for Interactive Digital Media Developers

What is the Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures Program?

New entrants to Ontario’s interactive digital media community must overcome steep knowledge and financial hurdles. There are many obstacles to tackle before software and game developers can launch their first product; this is often a long and complicated process where innovators must tap into several organizations and resources for support. Fortunately, the Interactive Digital Media…

Software Development Grants Ontario Interactive Digital Media Fund

Interactive Digital Media Fund: Ontario Software Grants

Ontario’s interactive digital media industry is growing rapidly. A recent study found that it contributed $1.4 billion towards Ontario’s GDP in 2015 (up from $917 million in 2010), and supports nearly 11,000 full-time equivalents (FTE) employees. Continuing this success by driving innovation is a key to maintaining a strong, sustainable industry for years to come. Fortunately,…

Canadian Government Grant Resources for Business

Interactive Digital Media Fund: Global Market Development Grants

Digital media developers often struggle to grow their businesses internationally. This missed opportunity can significantly limit revenues and reduce future growth potential; however, government incentives exist to help remove international market barriers. Organizations such as the Ontario Creates (formerly OMDC) provide access to government funding to offset expenses to improve the viability of export market…

Interactive Digital Media Fund: 2017 Application Submission Deadlines

OMDC Interactive Digital Media Fund: When to Apply in 2017

The Interactive Digital Media Fund (IDMF) is an Ontario government funding program supporting the development of interactive digital media projects that educate, inform, and/or entertain end users. Applicants are encouraged to apply during two annual intake periods to secure additional project funding and improve their final product. The Interactive Digital Media Fund is divided into three…