Grant

Canada Media Fund - Conceptualization Program

Canada Media Fund · Federal (all of Canada)

ClosedTourism & CultureResearch
Funding
Up to $15,000
Up to $15,000 per project
Deadline
Closed
Closed — not accepting applications.
Type
Grant
Covers up to 75% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME

Overview

Provides up to $15,000 covering up to 75% of eligible costs for companies in interactive digital media content and application software at the ideation stage, to create and test a proof of concept, verify a design idea or concept assumption, or demonstrate functionality in preparation for the Prototyping phase and beyond.

Who can apply

  • Companies in interactive digital media content and application software at the beginning of the ideation process.
  • Project must be conceptualized in Canada with at least 75% of eligible costs being Canadian costs
  • eligible project types include web and mobile applications, videogames, interactive/immersive projects with audio or audiovisual content, and software applications connected to the Canadian cultural sector.
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What it can pay for

R&DPilot / Demo

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Sep 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.