Description
Acting as coordinator on behalf of UK Games Fund/UK Games Talent, organising the hosting of graduate teams to take part in the summer programme (successful teams are awarded £5k to take part). This includes a mentoring programme, for games industry and general business support.This allowed USW Games to strengthen existing partnerships with local game companies and build new relationships with national support organisations.
Two USW teams was hosted in 2022.
- Skyline Studios https://twitter.com/Skyline__Studio
- Team Dwellers
The USW hub was nominated and won, Local Hub of the Year award in 2019.
Skyline Studios won the public vote at the EGX showcase and were selected for further grant funding (up to £20,000). https://tranzfuser.com/2022/12/2022winners/
Speaking of the impact of funding on the project, Scott Dickens from Skyline Studios said:
“The impact of funding goes beyond helping us maintain a financially viable studio, it has been a massive morale boost to my team. It has injected fresh enthusiasm into the Studio, and made us more determined than ever to see the project through to release.”
| Period | Jul 2022 → Sept 2022 |
|---|---|
| Event type | Other |
| Location | CardiffShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | National |