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Community Support

Year-round support

Personalized guidance from industry veterans to help indie game developers navigate their career paths.

  • Handpicked mentor matching

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Career guidance

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Remove Barriers

Eliminate obstacles preventing talented developers from entering and advancing in the industry.

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Build Skills

Provide comprehensive training, workshops, and coaching at no cost to participants.

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Create Connections

Connect participants with mentors, industry veterans, and career opportunities worldwide.

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Launch Careers

Help alumni publish games, start studios, and secure positions at top game companies.

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Potions: A Curious Tale

"It was a true pleasure to participate in DLC and the efforts of the IGDA Foundation, which has always been an important and supportive organization for uplifting game developers. Of course, it was also a nice benefit to see our own game sales numbers increase during the event as well, even without an accompanying discount!”

— Renee, Stumbling Cat

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Roots of Pacha

“We're proud to support an organization making meaningful change in the games industry.”

— Timo, Soda Den

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Take This

Since 2012, Take This has been serving both the gaming industry and community by providing research-backed information, resources, and programs to destigmatize mental health challenges and value the well-being of both game players and creators.

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Safe in Our World

Safe In Our World is here to create and foster worldwide mental health awareness within the video game industry; to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and to make it a natural topic of discussion.

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WINGS

WINGS believes that some of the most creative and successful games of tomorrow will be made by teams founded or co-founded by women and gender-marginalized developers. To create those opportunities, WINGS provides project funding up to $500K and business support for teams to self-publish their games, and build sustainable studios.

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Workshops & Panels

Participate in skill-building workshops and hear insights from industry leaders on career paths and trends.

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