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BREAKING WALLS secures $700,000 in strategic funding, with support from Investissement Québec and a partnership with CRIM, to accelerate generative AI research in video game development
Montréal, Québec | March 17, 2026 – Montréal-based studio Breaking Walls announces that $350,000 has been granted by the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie through Investissement Québec via its Programme Innovation. This support is part of a $700,000 R&D initiative dedicated to applied research in generative game-engine technology. The funding supports the studio's ambition to advance accessible, no-code generative tools for game creation, in a booming global market for AI-powered UGC platforms.
The investment is coupled with a strategic partnership between Breaking Walls and the Computer Research Institute of Montréal (CRIM), a leader in applied AI research. Together, they will conduct dedicated R&D in generative engine technology, with a focus on dynamic content synthesis and real-time co-creation.
"This partnership marks a major milestone. With the backing of Investissement Québec and CRIM's research expertise, we're accelerating applied research on powerful, intuitive game creation—right in the browser." — Sébastien Nadeau, Breaking Walls
"This initiative fits within a broader vision for Québec's tech industry: to lead globally in creative AI and interactive content." — Laurent Bernier, Breaking Walls
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About BREAKING WALLS
Breaking Walls is an independent studio based in Montréal, pushing the boundaries of interactivity through immersive storytelling, experimental design, and cutting-edge technologies. Following the success of AWAY: The Survival Series, the studio continues its mission with titles like Venus.
About CRIM
The Computer Research Institute of Montréal (CRIM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to applied research in computer science and artificial intelligence. By partnering with industry leaders, CRIM drives technological competitiveness and innovation in Québec.
About Investissement Québec
Investissement Québec fosters economic growth and innovation by providing financial and strategic support to high-potential companies across Québec. Through its innovation funding programs, the agency aims to position Québec as a global technology leader.
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Sébastien Nadeau
Breaking Walls