Overview
UKGSF International Business Development provides non-recoupable grants for international growth strategies that span three or five years. The funding will support UK companies to develop and expand their turnover and scale of Intellectual Property (IP) creation, exploitation or acquisition.
Who can apply
UKGSF International Business Development is open to independent UK screen companies with a track record in creating, acquiring, and/or exploiting IP in at least one of the following categories:
- feature films – fiction, documentary, animation – for theatrical and/or online release
- programmes – fiction, documentary, animation – for broadcast television, video-on-demand services or other forms of online release
- interactive narrative video games for commercial digital platforms, generating revenue from the public consumer market
When you can apply
Applications are now closed. The next round is scheduled to open in April 2027.
How to apply
If you have any questions relating to this funding or your application, email [email protected]. You can still view the application guidelines for reference purposes.
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We are committed to making our funding accessible to all. You can get help if you need support to apply for funding.

