Wallimage Gaming 2026: second call for video game projects

Wallimage Gaming supports video games produced in Belgium, alone or as coproductions, during preproduction and production. Wallimage, the regional audiovisual investment fund of Wallonia, has a budget of €2 million for games in the 2026 financial year. The fund covers entertainment, artistic and educational games.

Preproduction funding of up to €75,000 is for a vertical slice or demo. It is a recoupable contribution, so Wallimage takes a share of the game's revenue. Production funding goes up to €400,000, including any preproduction money already received. It is given as a convertible loan for 10% of the amount and a participating investment for the other 90%, which comes with shared ownership of the rights in the game.

Game development companies established in Belgium, an EU Member State or the European Economic Area can apply. Projects must show a significant economic and professional footprint in Wallonia. At the time of application, at least 30% of the total development budget must be secured in cash. Wallimage money together with other public support can cover at most 50% of the budget, or 70% for "difficult works" as defined in the rules.

The second 2026 call closes on November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Studios that pass the eligibility check meet the jury on November 30 or December 1, and the selected projects are announced on December 10, 2026. The application must present the game, its target market, the Game Design Document, the marketing and distribution plan, the full budget and the financing plan.

Wallimage asks studios to contact the gaming team at gaming@wallimage.be before they apply, because its calendar fills up close to deadlines. The jury looks at the cultural test, the footprint in Wallonia and the viability of the project, including secured financing, the quality of the team and commercial potential.