Batao Gaming
Batao Gaming supports the creation of interactive games for one or more players, accessible on a digital platform such as a computer, games console, smartphone, tablet, etc.
Batao Gaming ‘s actions should have a structuring effect on the gaming industry in Wallonia, to the benefit of all European video game creators and technicians.
Gaming in Wallonia
A €2M annual fund
- Video games initiated by a Walloon studio and produced within the same studio
- Video games initiated by a foreign studio, but co-produced with a Walloon studio and partially manufactured within this Walloon studio or by other Walloon suppliers. Expenditure considered by Batao will be exclusively that incurred in Wallonia.
- Video games developed by a foreign studio that does not wish to open up to co-production, but may subcontract part of the production to a Walloon studio or to Walloon technicians/creatives. Thanks to Batao’s support, net manufacturing costs in Wallonia are now internationally competitive. Here too, Batao will only consider manufacturing expenses incurred in Wallonia, but will sign a contract with the foreign producer, who must open at least one branch in Wallonia with one FTE to manage the project. The aim of this initiative is to position Walloon talent on major international projects.
At the time of submitting an application to Batao, the company may be in the incorporation phase.
At the time the agreement is signed, the company must have been set up and have the status of producer or delegated or associate co-producer of the project, and have a registered office in Belgium.
Batao Gaming organizes one or two calls for projects a year.
Which production phase?
To develop a VSD or a prototype
All projects must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Meet the provisions of the culture test
- Proposing a structuring effect on the video game sector in Wallonia
- Rely on a credible company with an established team
- Based on a relevant budget in line with the financing plan envisaged
Before signing the agreement with Batao, a selected project must also secure 30% of its financing, with supporting documents.
Batao’s maximum investment is €30K for pre-production and up to €100K if a prototype is planned.
To apply for funding, you’ll need to submit an application to one of our calls for projects, presenting your game, the target market and the GDD.
This file will specify the pre-production budget and its financing, as well as the planned production budget. Batao Gaming’s investment will represent a maximum of 50% of this total manufacturing budget for an entertainment video game (75% for an educational game and 85% for an artistic game).
Tax-Shelter-compatible financing
All projects must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Meet the provisions of the culture test
- Proposing a structuring effect on the video game sector in Wallonia
- Rely on a credible company with an established team
- Based on a relevant budget in line with the financing plan envisaged
Before signing the agreement with Batao, a selected project must also secure 30% of its financing, with supporting documents.
Batao’s maximum production investment is €500K (including any pre-production support already received).
To apply for support, you’ll need to submit an application to one of our calls for projects, presenting your game, the target market, the GDD and your marketing and distribution strategy.
This file will specify the total production budget and the sources of financing envisaged to cover it. Batao Gaming’s investment will represent a maximum of 50% of this total manufacturing budget for an entertainment video game (75% for an educational game and 85% for an artistic game).
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