This weekly update has several time-sensitive opportunities for studios, partners, and teams across Canada.
TIME SENSITIVE – IDM Export Development Program (Spring) ’26
Saskatchewan Interactive & the Canadian Interactive Alliance (CIAIC) have just received limited funding from Creative Export Canada to support a Canadian export development initiative for videogame & IDM companies where all activities must be completed by March 31, 2026.
The program has a short turnaround to apply, but includes expert consultation & financial support for travel expenses.
Deadline to Apply: February 13, 2026 (Due to the limited time available to allocate this funding).
Formulaire de candidature (FR)
Indie Pods – now available for XP Game Summit Toronto and XP Game Connect Atlantic.
Indie Pods can be purchased directly through each event’s registration page using the links below. A Conference or VIP Pass is required to purchase an Indie Pod. Choose yours below 
City of Toronto Supporting Studios With 5 Free Indie Pods
We’re grateful to the City of Toronto for stepping up in a big way to support the local game development community. They partnered with us to provide five complimentary Indie Pods to Toronto-based studios. AND – they will be giving an Indie Pod to each winning team of the 2026 Level Up Showcase!
Click here to apply for a City of Toronto Indie Pod
Application deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
Winners notified: April 1, 2026
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Contact us at hello@xpgaming.biz or visit xpgaming.biz/partner to learn more.
More updates are coming soon!
Ryan Sno-Wood and the XP Team
