CMF invests $4.8M in the prototyping of 22 projects
Toronto, August 12, 2026 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced the 22 projects selected for funding through the spring 2026 round of our Prototyping Program. The projects will receive a total of $4,803,052.
Eight of the recipients are based in Quebec, seven in Ontario, five in Alberta, and two in British Columbia. 20 of the projects are games, one is an immersive/interactive experience, and one is a software application.
Through a selective process, the Prototyping Program allocates funding to projects at the early stages of building a product to demonstrate its intended functionalities and design. Specifically, this phase is for experimenting, testing, and validating different concepts and hypotheses to arrive at a first functional prototype.
The fall 2026 funding round for this program will open on October 27.
About the Canada Media Fund
Supported by the Government of Canada and Canada’s cable, satellite, and IPTV distributors, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) is a not-for profit organization that invests in Canadian creators and companies to tell stories that reflect and connect us all. We fund audiovisual and interactive digital media content—across all platforms—that builds a stronger cultural identity at home and on the world stage. The CMF puts stories front and centre, opening pathways to domestic and global markets and promoting a screen-based sector that is more resilient, more inclusive, and fuelled for growth. Visit our website to learn more about what we do.
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