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AI Game Lab: Funding Friday – 5 Grants & Publishers Accepting Pitches

June 28, 2025

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AI Game Lab: Funding Friday – 5 Grants & Publishers Accepting Pitches

Looking for cash or a publishing partner? This Funding Friday roundup spotlights five opportunities—three grants and two publishers—where indie teams can apply or pitch today. Deadlines range from rolling to mid-summer, and regions span global to UK-specific. Gear up your pitch deck and dive in!

💼 Grant & Publisher Table

NameAmountDeadlineRegion
Indie FundUp to $50 000RollingGlobal
UK Games Fund£50 000June 30, 2025UK
Epic MegaGrantsUp to $200 000Aug 31, 2025Global
Devolver DigitalVariesOpenGlobal
Raw FuryVariesJuly 15, 2025Global

📄 Pitch Deck Checklist

Ensure your pitch deck covers all essentials—team overview, prototype demos, business model, and roadmap. Download our free, concise checklist to structure your slides:

Download Pitch Deck Checklist

🌟 Success Story Spotlight

Nebula Interactive secured a $30 000 grant from Indie Fund to complete their physics-puzzler “Quantum Gates.” Using the funds, they hired a part-time technical artist to polish particle effects and expanded their QA testing pool from 20 to 80 players. Their Steam launch boasted a 92 % positive rating and delivered a 150 % increase in first-week sales compared to their previous title [case study].

⭐ AGL Rating: Opportunity Level

Opportunity Level: 8/10

• A diverse mix of grants and publishers means most teams can find at least one fitting avenue today.
• Rolling deadlines and open submission windows lower barriers to entry for rapid applications.

Seize these opportunities while deadlines remain—your next funding round or publishing deal could be one pitch away. Good luck, and let us know which path you pursue!

Image Prompt Suggestion: “A tidy desk with grant documents, a game prototype on screen, and a checklist PDF open next to a glowing ‘Submit’ button.”

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