Resource guide, rechecked 31 October 2026 (UTC). Indie Fund's application form remains available. This refresh confirms the existing route, not a newly opened round or changed funding offer. It explicitly invites solo developers to explain their background, but requires a playable prototype before it will fund a project.
Verification update, 7 November 2026: the public application and funding-model summary still load. However, the linked full agreement exposed only a document shell in today's reader, so a complete fresh terms check was not possible. Availability is unconfirmed, not closed; the detailed guide above and below retains its October 31 verification date.
Prepare evidence and a budget
- Share one to four screenshots and a one-to-two-minute gameplay video.
- Supply prototype access, target platforms and an estimated shipping year.
- Request funding in USD, with a spreadsheet explaining costs, including PR and marketing.
The application page says most funded projects fall between US$10,000 and US$50,000. Larger amounts are less common; this is guidance, not a guaranteed award or a strict eligibility ceiling. A reply is not guaranteed either: an interested investor must first champion the project, then enough investors must commit to cover its budget.
Understand the funding model
Indie Fund describes itself as an investment syndicate. It does not provide publishing, PR or marketing services. Its published terms summary says the investment is repaid first, followed by a 25% revenue share until total returns reach twice the investment or two years pass after launch, whichever comes first. The agreement expires after two years even if repayment is incomplete.
Next step: read the full agreement linked from that page before applying, and budget for the work you must handle yourself. The checked application page does not state a deadline, application fee or geographic restriction.
Original sources
Release plans and availability can change. Check the original source for the latest information.