The aim of the Kreativ-Transfer funding programme is to support professionals in the fields of games, the performing arts and visual arts in establishing and expanding their international networks to improve their visibility on the international market. The programme supports the necessary international marketing and networking measures as well as the corresponding training and professionalisation of the stakeholders.
In particular, Kreativ-Transfer supports participation in international fairs and festivals, enabling artists, creatives and their representatives to present their work, make new contacts and find co-producers and clients.
Note: Visits to international events will continue to be funded even in times of pandemics, political crises, wars or similar circumstances, provided that the recommendations of public authorities in Germany and the destination country allow the related travel to be undertaken.
In addition, the programme supports strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation.
In implementing this funding, the Dachverband Tanz Deutschland cooperates with the game – the German Games Industry Association and transmissions GmbH.
Before submitting your application, we ask you to read through the call for applications and FAQs to avoid any misunderstandings and to clarify any questions you may have.
Call for applications to fund travel expenses for the participation in international fairs and conferences
FAQs to fund travel expenses for the participation in international fairs and conferences
Examples of travel budget calculations
Call for applications to fund strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation
FAQs to fund strategic projects for international marketing, networking and professionalisation
Template budget/funding plan (KFP)
Applications can be submitted for funding to attend individually selected events (maximum of two events).
Example of eligible expenses:
Applications are welcome from game developers and representatives of game development studios / teams who:
We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, physical and mental disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.
Travel grants are intended to enable game developers and representatives of game development studios / teams to present their profiles and their artists, to expand their international networks and to intensify existing contacts and establish new ones. Specific goals when attending an event may include:
Maximum funding per event and studio / team
01 July 2023 – 29 February 2024
24 May 2023 (23.59 CET)
Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter.
We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.
Further information can be found here
The project grant is intended to enable professionals to increase their visibility on the international market, implement international marketing and acquisition measures and optimise their (digital) presence. In addition, the strategic project funding serves to advance education in the areas mentioned above. Its aim is to enable sustainable and effective measures to strengthen international presence and economic position in the long term.
Example of eligible expenses:
Applications are welcome from game developers and representatives of game development studios / teams who:
We explicitly invite all interested parties to submit an application – regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin colour, physical and mental disabilities, age, religious affiliation, language, ideology and sexual orientation. Applications will be evaluated solely on the basis of professional merit.
In addition to participation in international fairs and festivals, there are other measures that serve to build and expand international networks, to increase the visibility on the international market as well as professionalisation and qualification. For this reason, Kreativ-Transfer also supports strategic projects that pursue the goals of the funding programme and focus accordingly on the following aspects:
A maximum of 2,000.00 euros can be requested. The jury will decide on the amount of funding to be allocated. Funding will be awarded in the form of a lump sum grant. No own funds or any third-party funds need to be contributed.
01 July 2023 – 29 February 2024
24 May 2023 (23.59 CET)
Although Kreativ-Transfer is continuously striving to reduce barriers, the application process is unfortunately still subject to certain barriers. If you are affected, please get in touch with us or ask a person you trust to do so on your behalf and let us know what you need. After discussing your needs, we will be happy to try to arrange assistance, for example by providing support by a sign language interpreter.
We also aim to provide professional support to make the application and selection process more inclusive and to reduce barriers for all calls for applications.
Further information can be found here
Together with transmissions we offer online counselling.
17 May 2023 | 9.00 - 10.00 a.m. - in German
No registration is necessary, you can simply join us:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89665353571?pwd=NmsxNHRMT2w5VGRnVzdTU3RrWjY5Zz09
Meeting ID: 896 6535 3571
ID code: 261053
17 May 2023 | 10.00 - 11.00 a.m. - in English
No registration is required, you can simply join the meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85898545024?pwd=OCtIcFdBeXh2Y1luVEpndit0OWtuZz09
Meeting ID: 858 9854 5024
ID code: 221727
„Wir sind euch sehr dankbar für dieses Förderprogramm. Es macht gerade für kleine Teams einen großen und spürbaren Unterschied. Die Türen und Möglichkeiten, die ihr den Teams damit öffnet, sind einfach großartig und wir hoffen, dass dieses Programm weiterlaufen wird und andere Entwickler und Entwicklerinnen davon noch lange profitieren.“
Yves Masullo – Smoke Stab
„Das Förderverfahren von Kreativ-Transfer ist angenehm gering im Aufwand und gibt uns Firmen ohne Publisher oder andere Geldquellen eine gute Chance, eine ebenso starke Messepräsenz aufzubauen! Top!“
Margareta Büche - boxelware
„Dieses Programm ist gerade für kleine Entwickler eine enorme Chance, an gerade solchen Veranstaltungen teilzunehmen.“
Diana Boden - Gamma Minus