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Three tracks: white-label publishing, self-publish funding, finishing funds.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"grant-germany-federal","title":"German federal games funding (Bundesförderung)","organiser":"BMFTR via DLR Projektträger","type":"grant","url":"https://www.bmftr.bund.de/EN/Technology/Games/Games_node.html","deadline":null,"region":"Germany-based developers; cultural test + USK rating required","money":"25–50% of costs depending on company size; minimum project size €300,000","summary":"Second funding call under the Dec 2024 guidelines is open; two-step application handled by DLR.","notes":"Rolling within the call; large minimum project size.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"grant-draknek-new-voices","title":"Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant","organiser":"Draknek & Friends","type":"grant","url":"https://grants.draknek.org/","deadline":"2026-09-27T23:59-08:00","region":"worldwide; developers from underrepresented groups","money":"$15,000 USD each, 5 grants","summary":"Grants plus mentorship for early-career puzzle-game makers; deadline is this week.","notes":"Deadline stated as 23:59 PST, Sunday 27 Sep 2026 (re-read from the raw page). Puzzle games only; digital end product; teams apply via one person.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"grant-game-in-lab","title":"Game in Lab — international call for projects","organiser":"Game in Lab","type":"grant","url":"https://www.game-in-lab.org/en/international-call-for-projects/","deadline":"2026-09-25T12:00+02:00","region":"research institutions worldwide (public ones favoured)","money":"€45,000 total, up to €20,000 per project","summary":"Research grants for projects about games and sustainability, inclusion or health; for institutions, not solo devs.","notes":"Deadline noon Paris time, 25 Sep 2026. Include only if you are attached to a research body.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"grant-code-nz","title":"CODE New Zealand — Travel Grants round 9 (and Service Start)","organiser":"Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE)","type":"grant","url":"https://www.nz-code.nz/funding","deadline":null,"window_start":"2026-10-01","region":"New Zealand studios (Service Start: Dunedin only)","money":"Travel grants up to NZ$14,000; Service Start NZ$10,000–50,000","summary":"Travel-grant round for early-2027 events opens 1 Oct 2026 (not yet open); Dunedin-based Service Start is open on demand.","notes":"Opens October 2026 — not yet open (exact day not posted; 1 Oct used as the window start). KickStart/StartUp round 13 EOIs open early 2027; ScaleUp suspended.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_end":null},{"id":"pub-devolver","title":"Devolver Digital","organiser":"Devolver Digital","type":"publisher","url":"https://pitch.devolverdigital.com/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Online pitch form; wants a gameplay video, deck with demo link and financial roadmap, and the funding amount you're asking for.","notes":"Rolling. Only considers games releasing next year or later.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-raw-fury","title":"Raw Fury","organiser":"Raw Fury","type":"publisher","url":"https://rawfury.com/how-to-pitch-to-raw-fury/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Pitch guide plus submission form; wants a playable PC build, a deck answering what/why/who/where/when, and a dev-only budget in USD.","notes":"Rolling.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-chucklefish","title":"Chucklefish","organiser":"Chucklefish","type":"publisher","url":"https://pitch.chucklefish.org/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Short pitch form; trailer and deck help; they say they read and reply to every submission.","notes":"Rolling.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-thunderful","title":"Thunderful Publishing","organiser":"Thunderful Publishing","type":"publisher","url":"https://thunderfulgames.com/pitch-a-game/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Pitch form open to any genre or platform.","notes":"Rolling.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-whitethorn","title":"Whitethorn Games","organiser":"Whitethorn Games","type":"publisher","url":"https://whitethorngames.com/publishing","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Email pitches at any stage; prefers a demo, video, budget and timeline; wants calm, accessible games.","notes":"Rolling. Submit by email (address on page).","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-curve","title":"Curve Games","organiser":"Curve Games","type":"publisher","url":"https://curvegames.com/contact/im-a-developer/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Developer contact form for publishing pitches.","notes":"Rolling.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-mastiff","title":"Mastiff","organiser":"Mastiff","type":"publisher","url":"https://mastiff-games.com/pitch/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Email pitches with a playable build, an overview document and a trailer; they promise to look at everything.","notes":"Rolling. Submit by email (address on page).","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-kwalee","title":"Kwalee (PC/console)","organiser":"Kwalee","type":"publisher","url":"https://www.kwalee.com/publishing/pc-console","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Publishing portal for PC and console games; describe the game, then wait for an email reply.","notes":"Rolling. Separate mobile portal exists.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-firesquid","title":"Firesquid","organiser":"Firesquid","type":"publisher","url":"https://firesquid.games/publishing","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Strategy-only publisher; submission form linked from the page.","notes":"Rolling. Strategy genres only (tactics, 4X, RTS, deckbuilders).","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-crytivo","title":"Crytivo","organiser":"Crytivo","type":"publisher","url":"https://crytivo.com/publishing","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Game-submission portal linked from the publishing page; multi-platform indie publisher.","notes":"Rolling.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-dangen","title":"DANGEN Entertainment","organiser":"DANGEN Entertainment","type":"publisher","url":"https://pitch.dangenentertainment.com/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Pitch guide (screenshots, trailer, demo) with an email address for submissions; also runs an indie developer grant.","notes":"Rolling. Submit by email (address on page).","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-kepler","title":"Kepler Interactive / Kowloon Nights","organiser":"Kepler Interactive","type":"publisher","url":"https://kepler-interactive.com/form","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Funding and publishing for premium PC/console games; form on page; a build is strongly preferred.","notes":"Rolling. No blockchain/NFT/advergaming. kowloonnights.com redirects here.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-playstack","title":"Playstack","organiser":"Playstack","type":"publisher","url":"https://www.playstack.com/pitch/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Contact form for publishing pitches; financing through marketing.","notes":"Rolling. Form is on the page; no separate guide.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"pub-daedalic","title":"Daedalic Entertainment","organiser":"Daedalic Entertainment","type":"publisher","url":"https://daedalic.com/","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated (publishing/funding terms per deal)","summary":"Invites pitches by email for story, strategy, co-op and wholesome games.","notes":"Rolling. Site shows 'coming soon' placeholders; email is the working route.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null},{"id":"fest-indie-live-expo-dec-2026","title":"INDIE Live Expo — December 2026","organiser":"Ryu's Office","type":"festival","url":"https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/","deadline":"2026-09-29T11:59+09:00","window_start":"2026-12-01","window_end":"2026-12-01","region":"worldwide","money":"free to enter","summary":"Online showcase broadcast on 1 Dec 2026; one game per team, ~80 slots, selection if oversubscribed.","notes":"Deadline 29 Sep 2026, 11:59 AM JST.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-magfest-indie-retro-2027","title":"Super MAGFest 2027 — Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase","organiser":"MAGFest","type":"festival","url":"https://super.magfest.org/activities/gaming/indie-games/indie-retro/","deadline":"2026-09-30T23:59-05:00","window_start":"2027-01-07","window_end":"2027-01-10","region":"worldwide; event in National Harbor, MD, USA","money":"no fee stated","summary":"Showcase for homebrew games on classic platforms and DOS-era-style PC games; demos accepted.","notes":"Deadline 30 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Creators only; Teen-rating content rules.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-alt-ctrl-gdc-2027","title":"alt.ctrl.GDC 2027","organiser":"Game Developers Conference","type":"festival","url":"https://gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc/","deadline":"2026-10-30","window_start":"2027-03-01","window_end":"2027-03-05","region":"worldwide; finalists must attend in San Francisco","money":"free to submit; finalists get booth + 4 passes, no honorarium","summary":"Showcase for games with custom or alternative controllers; submissions open 14 Sep–30 Oct.","notes":"Finalists cover their own travel.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-tgs-2027-indie-house","title":"Taipei Game Show 2027 — INDIE HOUSE","organiser":"Taiwan Computer Association","type":"festival","url":"https://tgs.tca.org.tw/indie_application_e.php","deadline":"2026-10-14","window_start":"2027-01-21","window_end":"2027-01-24","region":"worldwide; event in Taipei","money":"paid exhibitor packages from NT$13,000 (showcase stand) / US$1,300 per booth","summary":"Indie exhibitor zone with a screening step; registration closes 14 Oct, results 15 Oct.","notes":"This is a paid booth, not a free showcase. Event dates from the subagent's fetch, not the application page.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-steam-next-fest-feb-2027","title":"Steam Next Fest — February 2027","organiser":"Valve","type":"festival","url":"https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/feb_2027","deadline":"2027-01-10T23:59-08:00","window_start":"2027-02-22","window_end":"2027-03-01","region":"worldwide; Steamworks account with a public store page","money":"free","summary":"Demo festival on Steam; opt in by 10 Jan, submit the demo for review by 8 Feb (25 Jan for press preview).","notes":"One Next Fest per game, ever. Game must release after 1 Mar 2027.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-big-indie-pitch-nordics-2026","title":"Big Indie Pitch — Nordics 2026 (Helsinki)","organiser":"Pocket Gamer Connects / Steel Media","type":"festival","url":"https://www.bigindiepitch.com/upcoming-events","deadline":null,"window_start":"2026-10-20","window_end":"2026-10-21","region":"in person, Helsinki","money":"fee and prizes not verified — see the event page","summary":"Speed-pitching contest at PG Connects: mobile edition 20 Oct, PC/console edition 21 Oct.","notes":"Application deadline not posted on the events page; apply from the event's own page. Event dates verified. Entry fee is not stated anywhere on the site we could open, so we make no fee or prize-value claim.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-big-indie-pitch-montreal-2026","title":"Big Indie Pitch — Montréal 2026","organiser":"Pocket Gamer Connects / Steel Media","type":"festival","url":"https://www.bigindiepitch.com/upcoming-events","deadline":null,"window_start":"2026-11-10","window_end":"2026-11-10","region":"in person, Montréal","money":"fee and prizes not verified — see the event page","summary":"Speed-pitching contest, mobile + PC + console edition, 10 Nov 2026.","notes":"Application deadline not posted on the events page; apply from the event's own page. Event dates verified. Entry fee is not stated anywhere on the site we could open, so we make no fee or prize-value claim.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"fest-big-indie-pitch-london-2027","title":"Big Indie Pitch — London 2027","organiser":"Pocket Gamer Connects / Steel Media","type":"festival","url":"https://www.bigindiepitch.com/upcoming-events","deadline":null,"window_start":"2027-01-18","window_end":"2027-01-19","region":"in person, London","money":"fee and prizes not verified — see the event page","summary":"Speed-pitching contest: mobile edition 18 Jan, PC/console edition 19 Jan 2027.","notes":"Application deadline not posted on the events page; apply from the event's own page. Event dates verified. Entry fee is not stated anywhere on the site we could open, so we make no fee or prize-value claim.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"acc-sxsw-pitch-2027","title":"SXSW Pitch 2027","organiser":"SXSW","type":"accelerator","url":"https://sxsw.com/pitch/","deadline":"2026-11-13","window_start":"2027-03-16","window_end":"2027-03-17","region":"worldwide; event in Austin, TX","money":"$225 non-refundable application fee","summary":"Startup pitch competition with an entertainment/media/digital-platforms track that lists gaming platforms; no games-only track.","notes":"Better fit for studios raising investment than for a single game.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page"},{"id":"acc-xsolla-funding-club","title":"Xsolla Funding Club","organiser":"Xsolla","type":"accelerator","url":"https://xsolla.com/funding","deadline":null,"region":"worldwide","money":"not stated; matchmaking with 250+ investors and publishers","summary":"Submit a project to be matched with publishers and investors; any stage, with a specific alpha+ track for games within six months of release.","notes":"Rolling. Matchmaking service, not a grant.","verified_on":"2026-09-20","source":"official page","window_start":null,"window_end":null}]}