Just an Idea?
How about Epic chooses a project from the registered projects forum list and helps the creator to finish the project with them. Something along the lines of Epic Backed Project.
Example. I post my project and if Epic think that it has market value it would help me finish it. Much like the Grand Program but without the Grant. Just pure Development Backing.
No no… not making it for me. Lending a hand in programming/code optimization or engine modification specific for the project. The Epic name also goes a long way…think of the media response. Anyway just a thought.
The process you are talking about is well established, that’s what Video Game Publishers do. You need not only the idea, but a working prototype and also evidence that you can complete the project.
That would be impossible, because there’s a lot of people with ideas and lack of skills. It would be a nightmare and impossible for them to help endless projects. You can apply for the grand, and if your prototype is good enough you’ll get financed, also after that they can help you personally. But really helping every project out there is not possible at that moment.