A DKK 2 million pool was earmarked for new video games aimed at youth in the 2006 Nordic Council of Ministers budget. And this is just the first round; the plan is for the fund to increase each year until 2012, making a total of more than DKK 70 million available for games development in Nordic countries. Projects submitted for funding will be evaluated on several criteria, and any funding will be awarded accordingly. Erik Robertson, head of the Nordic Game Program, said, “We have been pleased by the level of interest already shown by Nordic developers. But we also know that the industry in the Nordic countries is full of new ands creative ideas, some of which just need seed capital to kick-start them, so there is still time for people with off-beat ideas and unusual projects to get in touch.” Game developers in Nordic countries have until 30-June-06 to apply for a share of the funds.

For more information on the program contact:

Erik Robertson, Director of the Nordic Game Program
erik@nordicgameprogram.org
+ 46 40 36 76 70
http://www.nordicgameprogram.org