Screen Australia x Australian Children's Television Foundation Kids IP Incubator

What it is

A collaborative initiative by Screen Australia and the Australian Children's Television Foundation (with NZ On Air participation) to empower established and emerging creators to develop high-quality children's content for direct-to-audience and online platforms such as YouTube and FAST. The program supports innovation in business strategies, sustainable IP development, and skills building through mentorship, webinars, masterclasses, and development funding, with successful projects advancing to production funding.

Who it is for

Teams of content creators working in First Nations scripted content, animation, live action, hybrid animation/live action, factual, or interactive children's content (with optional games strategy) targeting children aged up to 11 years.

Open to artists in Australia, New Zealand.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Australia, New Zealand”

Where

Australia

When

November 26, 2026

Runs March 1, 2027 to May 31, 2027

What you get

Selection of up to eight teams receives a three-month program including a three-day in-person workshop in Melbourne with travel and accommodation (for those outside Greater Melbourne), four fortnightly online modules from March to May 2027, 1:1 mentorship from international experts, development funding from ACTF and Screen Australia, and potential production funding for up to three teams selected

What you need to apply

• Mandatory webinar viewing
• Video pitch
• Impact statement
• Webinar reflection statement
• Application form with information requested and answers to eligibility and assessment criteria questions

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/fund/screen-australia-x-australian-childrens-television-foundation-kids-ip-incubator/