Developers are challenged to submit compelling, immersive and highly entertaining game ideas based on the theme 'Transformations' by 10 February.

A high-profile panel of judges, chaired by Comedian and Broadcaster Susan Calman, will follow the games’ development through the Developing Beyond competition which is designed to provide a sustainable platform for studios to create a minimum viable product (MVP) of their title over the course of the year.

On 20 February six semi-finalists will be announced. At that time each will receive $15,000 and work with a scientist to develop their concept further. In July 2017 the progress of the six projects will be judged at Develop:Brighton where three teams will be selected to go through to the final round, each receiving $60,000. The winning team will be awarded $150,000 in January 2018. Second place will be awarded $50,000 and third place will be awarded $30,000.

The Developing Beyond competition seeks games ideas inspired by the theme ‘Transformations’. The submissions should draw inspiration from any aspect of this theme exploring the human condition – whether across moments or generations, microscopic or global, historical, geographic or indeed contemporary. Human bodies and populations across the world are constantly changing, and with this comes new opportunities, unforeseen journeys and incredible challenges; from the consequences of a global shift towards urban living, to technological innovations revolutionising lives and even bacteria outwitting the best antibiotics.