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 12 studios will join the SwissGames Showcase and benefit from the following services:
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Online lectures providing the studios with basic business knowledge.
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Online coaching phase with a dedicated mentor focusing on the studios’ individual challenges.
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Financial support to improve playable demo with the help of the mentors’ feedback
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Participation to various industry events during 2023 (Reboot, Stunfest, Gamescom, Game Connection Europe, VR Days Europe).
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Curated matchmaking provided by partner MeetToMatch and targeted introductions by the mentors.
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Marketing support thanks to the support of specialized agencies
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Promotional coverage of the SwissGames Showcase.
Eligibility criteria:
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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.
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The projects possess formal and design quality, a high degree of innovation and potential marketability.
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Project execution must meet professional standards.
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The principal project owner must be of Swiss nationality or resident in Switzerland.
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The applicant owns copyright and rights of use of the project.
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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: 2016).
How to apply:
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Fill in this online form Link
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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:
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What are you looking for (including funding amount needed, services and support functions desired)
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Description of the project (including gameplay overview and USPs) and information about your team
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Current status of the project (stage of production, anticipated release timing)
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Business strategy (including info on target audience, how you plan to reach them, market research/competition, etc)
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You need to have a playable prototype
How to pitch:
Do you want to maximise your chance? Check this 1-hour «Pitch Perfect Pitching» lecture by Jason Della Rocca.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2SLVyCbHZk Deadline for applications: 4 December 2022
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Oliver Miescher,
omiescher@prohelvetia.chWe are looking forward to receiving your application!
