ShareOntario Creates IDM Fund: Futures
Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures provide early-stage screen-based companies with access to the skills that they require to fast-track their knowledge acquisition and enhance the competitiveness of their companies through a series of courses administered by the following partner organizations:
- Hand Eye Society
- Interactive Ontario
- Women in Film and Television – Toronto
The program is intended for companies that do not currently meet the requirements of the Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Concept Definition and Production programs:
- new companies that are led by individuals with less than three years of professional IDM content creation experience (i.e., start-up company led by recent graduates)
- established companies that are transitioning to IDM content creation from other industries (i.e., film company exploring digital-first content opportunities)
Deadlines, Application Process and More Information
Please consult the Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures information on partner organizations’ websites for more information including application deadlines and process.
Support Available
Ontario Creates IDM Fund: Futures consists of small group workshops. On conclusion of the program participants will:
- have a business and marketing plan for their IDM product
- have an understanding of business operations (including corporate financial statements)
- be able to effectively pitch a project to an investor, channel partner or funding agency
- have an understanding of the budget and financing considerations for IDM projects
- be eligible for the IDM Fund Concept Definition and Production program
- have the opportunity to submit an application to receive one of a limited number of grants of up to $15,000 to assist with product development
Enquiries
Program Coordinator, Industry Initiatives
Phone: 416-642-6697
Email: idmfund@ontariocreates.ca
Enquiries regarding the Online Application Portal (OAP) should be directed to applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca
To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, please email idmfund@ontariocreates.ca with your complete contact information, including your full name, company name and telephone number, as well as the name of the program that you are interested in.