About
IMDA recognises the potential of using video games as a medium to promote Singapore’s rich culture and heritage and deepen engagement with diverse audiences both within Singapore and internationally. We are keen to support the development of video games that will effectively promote and engage audiences with Singaporean narratives and culture. At this initial stage, our support is focused on the development of game prototypes to validate and establish their potential.
The game may be set in any environment but should be relatable to the Singapore context. Selected proposals will receive S$50,000 to develop a prototype (vertical slice with at least 10-minute gameplay), which is to be play-tested at a physical event. The selected teams will also receive regular feedback from a curated panel comprising global and local publishers to ensure that the vertical slice is of a globally competitive quality.
Please see below for the respective timelines*:
CFP Window
27 May to 24 Jun 2024
Proposals must be submitted no later than 24 Jun 2024, 5.00pm (SGT). Please note that late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Pitching Session
16 July 2024
Shortlisted projects for pitching were informed on 11 July.
Notification of Selection
Week of 29 July 2024
Prototypes Showcase
7 Dec to 8 Dec 2024
*Please note that dates for the pitching sessions/notification dates may be subject to change. Do check this page for the most updated information.
How to respond to the Call for Proposals
If you have a ready proposal to submit for the Call for Proposals (CFP), please read the published guidelines carefully and prepare the proposal according to the requirements. Your complete proposal (including all required documents must be submitted via the FormSG. Please note that forms will only be open for the respective CFP submission periods. IMDA reserves the right to not accept any submission that is late or deemed incomplete.
IMPORTANT: Please read the published guidelines (197.16KB) carefully.
You may refer to the Briefing Deck (733.61KB) and FAQ (76.94KB) from the briefing session held on 5 June 2024.
IMDA reserves the right to change the published guidelines from time to time. Please ensure that you check this page for the latest version before making your CFP submission.