XP Gaming - Game Business Updates

Time-Sensitive Opportunities for Canada’s Game Industry

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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).

Application form (EN)

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 [email protected] or visit xpgaming.biz/partner to learn more.

 

More updates are coming soon!

Ryan Sno-Wood and the XP Team

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