A bill for an act relating to the establishment of programs administered by the economic development authority, including the interactive digital entertainment program, game studio investment matching program, game industry fellowship program, and game studio grant program, and making appropriations.
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 12:00PM RM 103 (Cancelled).
Summary
The bill establishes an interactive digital entertainment tax‑credit program for game developers that maintain a physical presence and payroll in Iowa, a matching‑investment loan program that offers forgivable loans to investors who fund Iowa‑based game studios, and a two‑year fellowship program that brings senior industry professionals to the state with annual grants. By providing financial incentives and expertise, the measure seeks to grow the state's video‑game development ecosystem.
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