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EU Funding for Gaming & Serious Games — 2026

16 EU funding opportunities for game developers, XR studios, serious game creators, and gaming startups. Verified from official sources.

Open Now
6
Upcoming
5
Total Budget
€900M+
Programmes
8

Timeline of EU Calls — 2026

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Match Finder

Answer 4 questions. Get your top 5 matching calls.

What type of organisation are you?
Game startup / indie studioSmall team, less than 5 years old
Established studio / publisherProven track record, international distribution
University / research institutionAcademic focus, game research
What is your primary focus?
Entertainment gamesCommercial video games for consumers
Serious games / educationGame-based learning, training, health
XR / immersive techVR, AR, virtual worlds, metaverse
Game technology / AIEngines, tools, AI, cloud gaming
What stage is your project?
Early research / conceptTRL 1-3: Ideas, prototypes
Development / validationTRL 4-6: Working demos, pilots
Market-ready / scalingTRL 7+: Product exists, scaling up
Can you build a consortium?
No — I want to apply aloneSingle company applications only
Yes — I have or can find partners3+ organisations from different EU countries
Your top matches

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Disclaimer: This guide is based on publicly available EU documents as of March 2026. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Budgets, deadlines, and eligibility may change — always verify against official documents on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Produced using advanced AI analysis and reviewed by an experienced EU grant engineer. Global Disruption accepts no liability for errors or decisions made based on this content.

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