Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of
The article discusses funding options available to UK game studios in 2026, highlighting the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) and various grants. VGEC offers a tax credit that can significantly aid cash flow for eligible studios. However, competition for grants remains high, and developers must meet specific criteria to secure funding.
- ▪The Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) allows UK studios to receive a tax credit of 34% on qualifying expenditures.
- ▪To qualify for VGEC, studios must have at least 10% of core expenditure used in the UK and pass a cultural test.
- ▪Various private and government-backed grants are available, but they are highly competitive and not guaranteed.
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Home Academy Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of As the new tax year advances, Isobel Sims and Alex Tutty of Sheridans outlines the funding available to UK studios – and why there's no such thing as a free lunch Image credit: micheile henderson via Unsplash <img alt="Isobel Sims avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Isobel_Sims.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="484" height="480" > Academy by Isobel Sims Associate, Sheridans Additional contributions by Alex Tutty Published on May 26, 2026 Happy new-ish tax year! As we proceed into 2026/27, many UK businesses are preparing for what their new financial year brings.
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