Ubisoft RADAR, Ubisoft’s first-ever investment fund is dedicated to supporting local video game entrepreneurs by identifying, financing, and giving a leg up to games created by independent studios in Quebec.
Learn more about the projects funded by UBISOFT RADAR
Five things you should know about Ubisoft RADAR
FLEXIBLE AND FAIR FINANCING OPTIONS
Together, we’ll craft the ideal financing solution based on your project’s scope and needs.
NOUS SOMMES D’ICI
An initiative custom-made for Quebec indies with a local/cultural twist.
AAA EXPERTISE
Get access to Ubisoft’s extensive network of partners and pool of experts in everything from game design to community management.
EVERGREEN FUND
All revenues generated by this initiative will be reinvested in the program so that other indie developers can also benefit from financial assistance.
ETHICAL APPROACH
With our “no strings attached” and transparent process, you have the freedom to take advantage of Ubisoft’s publishing and game distribution services.
Five things you should know about Ubisoft RADAR
FLEXIBLE AND FAIR FINANCING OPTIONS
Together, we’ll craft the ideal financing solution based on your project’s scope and needs.
NOUS SOMMES D’ICI
An initiative custom-made for Quebec indies with a local/cultural twist.
AAA EXPERTISE
Get access to Ubisoft’s extensive network of partners and pool of experts in everything from game design to community management.
EVERGREEN FUND
All revenues generated by this initiative will be reinvested in the program so that other indie developers can also benefit from financial assistance.
ETHICAL APPROACH
With our “no strings attached” and transparent process, you have the freedom to take advantage of Ubisoft’s publishing and game distribution services.
Committee members
Olivier Delisle
Entrepreneur Accelerator Director
Anne Blondel Jouin
VP, Open Innovation Accelerator
Benoit Frenette
Director Editorial Content
Julien Laferrière
Senior Producer
Gaétan Lusven
Content Manager, D2P
Oscar Navarro
VP, Corporate Development
$10 million* dedicated to supporting Quebec indies at key moments in video game development
A fund that supports project at three pivotal moments
Financial assistance
Repayment terms and conditions
Support from Ubisoft’s experts (optional)
Startup financing (CMF)
Investing in design and pre-production to get projects off the ground. Will be used to support CMF applications starting in the spring of 2023.
Up to $500,000
10% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Game design, UX, etc.
End-of-development financing
An injection of funds to help finalize the game, run quality control, and enter the test phase (Beta).
Up to $500,000
20% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Quality control, monetization, use of the player research lab, etc.
Marketing fund
Assistance to support marketing efforts at the launch stage, such as creating marketing tools, building communities, trade mission, distribution, etc.
Up to $300,000
20% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Community management, CRM, marketing, distribution, etc.
A fund that supports projects at three pivotal moments
Startup financing (CMF)Investing in design and pre-production to get projects off the ground. Will be used to support CMF applications starting in the spring of 2023.
Financial assistance
Up to $500,000
Repayment terms and conditions
10% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Support from Ubisoft’s experts (optional)
Game design, UX, etc.
End-of-development financingAn injection of funds to help finalize the game, run quality control, and enter the test phase (Beta).
Financial assistance
Up to $500,000
Repayment terms and conditions
20% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Support from Ubisoft’s experts (optional)
Quality control, monetization, use of the player research lab, etc.
Marketing fundAssistance to support marketing efforts at the launch stage, such as creating marketing tools, building communities, trade mission, distribution, etc.
Financial assistance
Up to $300,000
Repayment terms and conditions
20% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
20% of net income (2.5x the initial investment)
Community management, CRM, marketing, distribution, etc.
*Canadian dollars. All revenues generated by this fund will be reinvested in Quebec until 2030.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible, your project must meet the audit criteria based on the following three areas:
- Corporate structure
- Production and development
- Financing
Important dates
Registration closed.
Contact
If you have any questions about our investment fund, please contact the Ubisoft RADAR team