Deadline Date: December 15, 2025
The Northern Territory Government through Screen Territory offers support of up to $10,000 per applicant to assist Northern Territory-based game developers in progressing key elements of their game towards market readiness.
Up to $10 000 contributing to a significant development work which illustrate core gameplay and key differentiators of game to market competitors. You can apply for up to $10,000 per applicant. Examples of formats that may be funded: Premium and free-to-play games, Live-ops development, Entertainment games for a mass audience. Your application will be assessed taking into account: The track record of the team and their ability to deliver the project. The overall quality of the project, considering artistry, gameplay, originality, technology and any commercial potential. The strength and appropriateness of the marketing strategy and the project’s ability to reach its target audience.
The viability and appropriateness of the budget and schedule, and the strength of the finance plan, including contributions from the applicant and other funding sources. The benefits to the Northern Territory games industry, including an assessment of the levels of NT expenditure, employment of Northern Territory games developers, upskilling and internship. You can apply if: you meet Screen Territory’s general eligibility criteria, you are a Northern Territory resident or company, you are an emerging or established games developer, at least 50% of the development team must be based in the Northern Territory unless an exemption is granted by Screen Territory prior to lodgement of the application, Applicants must include at least one team member with a lead credit in a previously published interactive screen project relevant to the application.
The program supports the development of meaningful prototypes that demonstrate core gameplay functionality and differentiation from other products in the market. It aims to increase the likelihood of future production investment by strengthening the early stages of creative and technical development.
Applicants must provide clear project plans, timelines, and financial information demonstrating capability and readiness. Strong commercial positioning and market alignment are expected to be shown within the proposal.
This funding opportunity plays a critical role in building a sustainable ecosystem for the Northern Territory games industry, encouraging skill development, employment, and long-term growth within the region’s creative digital sector.
For more information, visit Northern Territory Government.
