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European video games and immersive content

Issued by European Commission · via EU Funding & Tenders Portal

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Published
30 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Feb 2027
Reference
CREA-MEDIA-2027-DEVVGIM
Location
European Union
Sector
Defence & Security

At a glance

European Commission in European Union has published a funding call in defence & security: “European video games and immersive content”. Submissions close on 2 February 2027, 119 days from today. Quote reference CREA-MEDIA-2027-DEVVGIM in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 353 notices from this buyer since 2026, 350 of them currently open. There are 18 open defence & security notices in European Union on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through EU Funding & Tenders Portal, not through FreeTender.

Details

Scope:

The objective of the support to Video games and immersive content development is to increase the capacity of European video game producers, XR studios and audiovisual production companies to develop video games and interactive immersive experiences with the potential to reach global audiences. The support also aims to improve the competiveness of the European video games industry and other companies producing interactive immersive content in European and international markets by enabling the retention of intellectual property by European developers. Expected results

  • Increased quality, appeal, feasibility and cross-border potential for selected projects.
  • A stronger position on the European and international market for video games developers and companies producing interactive immersive experiences.

Description of the activities to be funded Support will be given to the development of works and prototypes of interactive narrative storytelling with original content and/or quality gameplay intended for production and global commercial exploitation via PCs, consoles, mobile devices, tablets, smart phones and other technologies. The aim is to provide funds to video game production companies and other companies producing immersive content to develop works with a high level of originality and innovative and creative value, and that have a high level of commercial ambition and extensive cross-border potential to reach European and international markets. This will allow for further investment in innovative European content and increase the competitiveness of European companies in the digital global market. Applications should present adequate strategies to ensure a more sustainable and more environmentally-respectful industry and to ensure gender balance, inclusion, diversity and representativeness.

Type of action: CREA Lump Sum Grants

Programme period: 2021 - 2027

Priorities: DigitalAgenda, AI

"> Conditions

1. Admissibility conditions: Proposal page limit and layout

described in the call document .

Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.

2. Eligible countries

described in the call document .

3. Other eligibility conditions

described in the call document .

4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusion

described in the call document .

5a. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processes

described in the call document .

5b. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholds

Evaluation criteria, scoring, threshold and process are described in the call document

5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreement

described in the call document .

Publication of the call: 30 September 2026.

Deadline for submitting applications: 2 February 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time).

Evaluation period: February - June 2027.

Information to applicants: July 2027.

Signature of grant agreement: October 2027.

6. Legal and financial set-up of the grants

described in the call document .

Call document and annexes:

call document . Application form templates Standard application form (CREA MEDIA) — the application form specific to this call is available in the Submission System Detailed budget table (CREA LSII) Information on independence and ownership control (CREA MEDIA) Information on language of submission documents (CREA

Context for bidders

We hold 353 notices from European Commission, going back to August 2026 — 350 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment, Forestry & Wildlife and IT & Telecom. There are 18 open Defence & Security tenders in European Union. This one closes in 119 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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