You have until June 7, 2022 to apply for the Video Games Accelerator. Twenty companies will be selected to join the 2nd promotion of Bpifrance's flagship program.

To help video game companies to respond to new market trends, the CNC and Bpifrance have launched the 2nd promotion of the Video Games Accelerator. Intended to reveal the potential of companies in the sector, this program will allow participants to structure themselves, gain maturity and grow collectively with other leaders to reach a critical size and meet the new expectations of gamers in a very dynamic sector.

18 months of intensive support

The Video Games Accelerator combines the three pillars of Bpifrance Support:

• Consulting: individual follow-up to challenge your organization and your business model via a consulting program adapted to your challenges
• the University: a training course provided by a Grande Ecole on fundamental themes for your development
• Networking: sector days dedicated to the challenges of the sector, business meetings and networking with the entire ecosystem of the sector

20 video game companies will be selected for their development potential and their strong structuring ambition.

The conditions for integrating the Video Games Accelerator

To benefit from these 18 months of tailor-made support, you must:

• run a business or studio in the field of video games (production studios, publishers, service providers and middleware companies);
•  display a turnover of at least a few hundred thousand euros and more than 10 employees;
• have control over your company's strategic orientations and investment decisions.

The cost of the program

For companies with a turnover of less than €10 million: the program is financed by the CNC up to €21 excluding tax per company. The total remaining charge for the company is €000 excluding VAT with payment in 16 instalments.

For companies with a turnover of more than €10 million: the program is financed by the CNC to the tune of €37 excluding tax per company. The total remaining charge for the company is €000 excluding tax with payment in 30 installments.

Apply for the Video Games Accelerator