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The Games Industry Business Support Program, delivered by Digital Advisors Ltd in collaboration with

Liverpool City Council Business Support Service, is a fully-funded targeted initiative designed to provide specialist 1:1 business support to game development studios, games technology providers and gaming-adjacent businesses

based in the Liverpool City Council Authority area.

Tailored Solutions

The team at Digital Advisors works closely with every participant accepted into the program to develop tailored strategies and solutions that drive sustainable growth and success in the dynamic digital landscape of games, games technologies and gaming-adjacent activities.

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Innovative Approach

Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry insights, Digital Advisors has worked hard to offer an innovative approach and help program participants to stay in the game, or get ahead of the competition.

Authentic

Experts

Digital Advisors provides authentic experts to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve long-term business objectives. Our advisors share their insights, experience, networks while also being active participants in the games industry themselves.

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Empowering 
Liverpool’s Games Industry
to Grow, Innovate, and Succeed

Why This Matters

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The games industry is unique—it operates in a fast-moving, highly competitive environment where success depends on navigating complex production pipelines, getting investor-ready, managing intellectual property (IP), and integrating cutting-edge technologies.

 

While general business support exists, it often fails to address the intricate, sector-specific challenges that games businesses face. That’s where this initiative aims to bridge the gap.

What's On Offer

All businesses who successfully qualify for the program will receive tailored 1:1 business support, fully funded, covering one or a combination of these key areas:

1

Technology Integration and Innovation

Future-proof your business by exploring AI, AR/VR and other emerging technologies. Develop roadmaps that drive sustainable innovation. Gain insight into best practices for implementing new game technologies, ensuring your company stays ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

2

Investment Readiness and Funding

Gain a clear understanding of the funding landscape for game businesses. Prepare for investment rounds with compelling pitches to attract investors. Build strong connections with strategic partners and funding bodies to secure financial backing and drive your studio’s growth.

3

Market Positioning and Branding

Craft a powerful brand and marketing strategy to stand out in a competitive market. Position your IP for success with strategic messaging. Develop compelling storytelling narratives that captivate audiences, drive engagement, and elevate your game's impact in the industry.

4

Growth Strategies and New Partnerships

Unlock your studio’s full potential by scaling your business and maximizing revenue. Build connections with publishers, investors, and platform holders to secure strategic opportunities. Position yourself for long-term collaborations, ensuring sustained growth in the games industry.

Who's Delivering the Support

This program is delivered by games industry experts, for skilled professionals. 
Our team will provide hands-on support to help you grow and compete at the highest level. Our expertise isn’t just theoretical—we’ve worked inside the games industry for decades, managing AAA projects, raising investment, developing innovative tech, and executing global marketing campaigns.

We understand the pain points and unique challenges that games businesses face.

Who's Eligible?

Places are limited.

To qualify for this specialist business support, you or your company must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a SME (Sole Trader or Limited Company).

  • Demonstrate active trading (e.g. tax records, invoices).

  • Have not participated in another UKSPF funded program in the past 12 months.

  • Have ambitions for growth and job creations.

  • Comply with State Aid regulations/guidelines.

  • Be based within the Liverpool City Council Authority area.
    (Click here to find your local council on gov.uk) 

Businesses will undergo an eligibility screening process before approval. 

Program Structure & Timeline

This support is fully funded, offering up to 15 hours of tailored 1:1 consultancy per business, spread over two days total within the timeline. Specific dates to be agreed with participants.
  • Applications Open: February 10, 2025
  • Delivery Begins: February 17, 2025
  • Support Concludes: March 28th, 2025 (or sooner, if all places are filled)
  • Eligibility screening will be conducted on a First-Come, First-Served basis and places allocated accordingly. 

Apply Now!

This specialist business support program is a rare opportunity for qualified Liverpool-based games development, games technology and gaming-adjacent businesses to receive expert advice, mentorship, and strategic guidance free of charge.

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If you meet the eligibility criteria outlined, and are ready to take your business to the next level, download the PDF to apply. Send your completed form back to the email address shown at the top of this application form:

This program is funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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