Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
For Scottish games businesses with ambitions to break into one of the world's largest consumer markets, a new seminar offers a rare opportunity to get practical, expert advice on navigating the complexities of doing business in and across the United States. The Doing Business In the USA seminar, organised by the Scottish North American Business …
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The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) has opened applications for a major new initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of games industry leaders: the SGDA Games Accelerator. Funded by the Scottish Government’s Ecosystem Fund, the accelerator is Scotland’s first dedicated business development programme for the games sector. It offers a free, intensive series of …
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Last week, the global games industry turned its attention to Scotland. Thanks to the hard work of the Academy of Interactive Sciences (DICE Europe), the Scottish Games Association (SGDA), the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and countless others, there was an undeniable and welcome surge of energy, ambition, and recognition - both in the room and …
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The Scottish Government has announced increased support for Scottish EDGE, the country’s leading business funding competition, in a move that presents a significant opportunity for Scotland’s next generation of game developers and studios. The new £3.6 million of support will see additional funding injected into the prestigious competition over the next three years, offering prizes …
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Arcanix, the pioneering AI LiveOps platform, has secured investment and accelerator support from ForsVC and imec.istart, one of Europe’s leading tech accelerators. The company was founded in Scotland in 2023 by industry veterans, Ella Romanos, Oscar Clark and Adam Betteridge, who between them have decades of experience of live game development, publishing and support. The …
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Ukie, the trade body for the UK’s video games industry, has today launched a major new report, Time to Press Start on Growth, calling on the new UK Government and the devolved nations to implement a series of key policies to secure a £500 million growth opportunity for the sector. The report provides a powerful, …
As Scotland and Indonesia come together today for the Scotnesia 2025 Game Exchange, the conversation is about more than just building business connections. It is about a shared, global understanding of the transformative power of the games industry and the vital role of strategic government support in unlocking its potential. In early 2024, the Indonesian …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted to announce the Scotnesia Game Exchange 2025, a special online event designed to build bridges between the Scottish and Indonesian games ecosystems. The event will take place this Thursday, 7th August 2025, from 10:30 - 14:00 BST. This is a valuable and timely opportunity for Scottish developers, studios, and …
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At the Scottish Games Network we are delighted with the announcement of Scotland's first National Innovation Week, a new initiative from the Scottish Government set to take place from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September. This is a fantastic and much-needed celebration of the country's legacy as a nation of "inventors, creators and problem solvers." …
The Scottish Games Network is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Emploi HR, a new expert Human Resources consultancy, to provide vital support and services to the Scottish games ecosystem. The games industry is renowned for its creativity and technical innovation, but it is not always famous for its workplace culture. For new …