SwissGames Showcase

Initiated in 2020 by Pro Helvetia to address event cancellations due to the pandemic, the SwissGames Showcase mentorship programme is renewed in 2021. The program offers Swiss independent studios a tailor-made opportunity to be mentored and connected with the industry.

An international jury will evaluate the video pitch applications to select studios that will participate in the program. Each member of the jury will handpick 1 to 3 studios, coach them during individual meetings and make targeted introductions with potential business partners.

Up to 15 studios will join the SwissGames Showcase and benefit from; Online pre-lectures, Online coaching phase with a dedicated mentor, focus on improving a playable demo, Curated matchmaking and Promotional coverage.

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 (the latest year of establishment: 2015). 

• You need to have a playable prototype