Initiated in 2020 by Pro Helvetia to address event cancellations due to the pandemic, the SwissGames Showcase is an annual mentorship programme that offers Swiss independent studios a tailor-made opportunity to be individually coached and connected with the industry.

The selection to the SwissGames Showcase is made through the present call: interested studios are invited to apply with a video pitch which will be evaluated by an international jury. Each member of the jury will handpick 1 to 3 studios, coach them during individual online meetings and make targeted introductions with potential business partners.

Up to 10 studios will join the SwissGames Showcase and benefit from the following services:

• Online lectures providing the studios with basic business knowledge. (January – March)
• Online coaching phase with a dedicated mentor focusing on the studios’ individual challenges. (January – November)
• Financial support to improve playable demo with the help of the mentors’ feedback (6000CHF)
• Participation to various industry events during 2023 (Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show etc).
• Curated matchmaking provided by partner MeetToMatch and targeted introductions by the mentors. (April-September)

Eligibility criteria:

• The SwissGames showcase is aimed at interactive content designed for computers, mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, virtual reality headsets or similar devices, and any other type of digital content requiring a high degree of interaction from the user.
• The projects possess formal and design quality, a high degree of innovation and potential marketability.
• Project execution must meet professional standards.
• The principal project owner must be of Swiss nationality or resident in Switzerland.
• The applicant owns copyright and rights of use of the project.
• Applicants may submit projects up to seven years after their graduation or within the first seven years of establishing a company (latest year of establishment: 2017).
• You need to have a playable prototype

How to apply:

1. Fill in this online form 
2. One of the answers of the form will allow you to insert the link to your video pitch. Your pitch should be a maximum of 3′, in English and include:

• What are you looking for (including funding amount needed, services and support functions desired)
• Description of the project (including gameplay overview and USPs) and information about your team
• Current status of the project (stage of production, anticipated release timing)
• Business strategy (including info on target audience, how you plan to reach them, market research/competition, etc)

Deadline for applications: 3 December 2023

How to pitch?
Do you want to maximise your chance? 
Check this 1-hour «Pitch Perfect Pitching» lecture by Jason Della Rocca.

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application!