Swiss Game Funding

Participation in a trade fair and market-related event outside of Switzerland in order to gain international visibility and entry to the global market. Emerging Talents are professional game designers whose game design relevant education or company foundation (as a legal entity) dates back less than 7 years.

Participation in the SwissGames delegation for the international trade fair Nordic Game Conference (Malmö) to present the project to the industry and to achieve international visibility and access the global market. Typically includes stand presence with trade fair passes, access to coaching events, networking events and the matchmaking platform, and promotion of the project.

Dissemination of an advanced project with marketing measures or transfer of the project to other platforms. Additional, individual coaching measures are possible.

Production on the basis of an advanced prototype or vertical slice. Up to CHF 50,000 on the condition that own or third-party funding in the same amount is available on a binding basis (matching grant). Additional, individual coaching measures are possible. Projects meeting formal criteria will be invited to pitch before the expert jury.

She Got Game is a mentoring programme promoting equal opportunities in the Swiss and international game industry. It supports the representation of women in management positions through dialogue with experienced international experts from the game industry. Includes individual coaching, input talks, involvement in a growing community of female game developers, and potential access to international trade fairs.

A selection of game developers or studios receive online coaching from an international expert for one year to finalise a prototype. Includes individual coaching and input talks for project development, business strategy and finances, marketing & PR and pitch training, curated matchmaking and access to international trade fairs. Programme runs January to December.