Jetro and Games London Launch Program for Japanese Indie Games in Europe
The program formalizes a structured pipeline for Japanese indie studios to enter the European market, addressing common hurdles like distribution and funding through direct mentoring and event participation.
Key Facts
- The Indie Game Studio / Startup Growth Programme for Europe was launched on June 18 by JETRO and Games London at 404 Not Found in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- Participating Japanese indie studios receive one-on-one mentoring from European industry professionals, pitch preparation help, and guidance on the European market.
- The program targets studios at the startup to early growth stage or teams with playable prototypes.
- Michael French, Director of Games London, called Japanese games a form of soft power and said indie games are a priority for both the UK and Japanese industries.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
JETRO and Games London have launched the Indie Game Studio / Startup Growth Programme for Europe, a new initiative to support Japanese indie game studios seeking publishing contracts or investment in the European market. The program provides mentoring, pitching preparation, and access to major European game events.
The launch event took place June 18 at 404 Not Found in Shibuya, Tokyo. Michael French, Director of Games London, described Japanese games as a form of soft power and stressed that indie games are a priority for both the UK and Japanese industries. Participating studios will receive one-on-one mentoring from European industry professionals, help with pitch preparation, and guidance on navigating the European market. The program targets studios at the startup to early growth stage, or teams with playable prototypes.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.