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How to Apply

1. Check that you meet our criteria

2. Read our frequently asked questions

3. Download and complete our application and diversity monitoring forms

4. Email the completed forms to apply@weareindielab.co.uk

Deadline for applications is 5th April at 6pm.

Please complete and return both forms.

Sut i Ymgeisio

  1. Gwiriwch eich bod yn bodloni ein meini prawf

2. Darllenwch ein Cwestiynau Cyffredin

3. Lawrlwythwch a chwblhewch ein ffurflen gais a’n ffurflen monitro amrywiaeth

4. Ebostiwch y ffurflenni wedi i chi eu cwblhau at apply@weareindielab.co.uk

Dylid anfon pob cais erbyn 6pm, 5 Ebrill 2023

Applications for Indielab Games UK Accelerator open from Thursday 23rd February and the closing date is Wednesday, 5th April.

Find out more at our programme briefing.

If you would like to hear more about the three-city Indielab Games 2023 Accelerator, meet members of the Indielab Games team and have the chance to ask questions about the programme, you can sign up for one of our online briefing sessions on:

  • 4pm to 5pm on Tuesday 28th March

For full details on the Indielab Games UK Accelerator briefings and to sign up, please click here.

If you are unavailable on these days, it is also possible to arrange a one-to-one meeting with a member of the Indielab Games team, at which you can talk through the details of the programme and ask any questions. To request a 1-2-1, please contact Andrew Daly at andrew@weareindielab.co.uk

Attendees

The Indielab Games UK Accelerator 2023 is designed for founders and leaders from Games Studios and Developers. Each company accepted onto the programme will be allocated two places at every event.

Dates

The Indielab Games UK Accelerator 2023 will take place in person in Glasgow, Cardiff and London, across the following dates: 

  • Block One
    Wednesday 10th May, 9.30am to 5.30pm, followed by evening drinks
    Thursday 11th May, 9.30am to 5.30pm
    Taking place in Glasgow, Scotland

  • Block Two
    Tuesday 6 June, 9.30am to 4.30pm,
    Wednesday 7 June, 9.30am to 5.30pm
    Taking place in Cardiff, Wales

  • Block Three
    Tuesday 4 July, 9.30am to 4.30pm
    Wednesday 5 July, 9.30am to 5.30pm, followed by evening drinks
    Taking place in London, England

There will be additional virtual lunchtime sessions taking place online – dates to follow.

Please note that all dates are subject to change, and in-person events planned to take place may revert to online events or be rescheduled in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as a change in government health guidelines, or industrial action. Where possible, all attendees will be notified at least a month in advance as to whether events can go ahead in person, so that travel and accommodation plans can be made in time.

Programme Costs

The Indielab Games Accelerator 2023 is delivered with the generous support of our sponsors and funders. Our costs are heavily subsidised and for 2023 we have fully funded places available for companies to attend from Scotland, Wales, England and from under-represented groups through our diversity and inclusion scheme. If you are selected to join the cohort you will be offered a free programme (valued at £13,685).

This three-city programme takes place in-person across the UK. Costs you are asked to cover yourself include travel and accommodation for all sections of the programme in Glasgow, Cardiff and London, and general subsistence costs during all modules. Subsidised accommodation allowance or prices will be made available where possible and more details will be shared once an offer letter has been issued.

The programme is often over-subscribed, so if a place is not offered this year then we encourage indies to reapply in the following year; many companies have applied twice before being selected. 

Nations scheme criteria

We welcome applications from across the UK and thanks to our funding arrangement we are able to exclusively offer a number of places on our Nations scheme for studios based in Scotland and Wales.

For those applying for a place under the nations scheme, these additional criteria may apply:

  • Your company is looking to raise in is looking to raise investment in the next 12-18 months

  • Your headquarters is based in Scotland or Wales

Companies wishing to apply for a nations placement should detail so on their application form.

Diversity and Inclusion scheme Criteria

We welcome applications for the Diversity Placement Scheme from companies founded by people from the following under-represented groups, including but not limited to founders who identify as:

  • Black African, Black Caribbean, and any other Black background;

  • Bangladeshi, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani, and any other Asian background;

  • White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean, and any other mixed ethnic background.

  • Female identifying within the gender binary

  • D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent founders

  • LGBTQI+ (including those who identify outside of the gender binary)

  • Any other under-represented group

There are a limited number of places available on each accelerator, and we expect a high level of interest in the program, so encourage potential applicants to attend one of our briefings or book a one-tone with a member of the Indielab.

Accessibility

Indielab actively welcomes applications from D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent-led studios and companies. Our definition of disability is based on that in the Equality Act 2010: a physical or mental condition that is long-lasting and has a substantial adverse effect on day-to-day activities. For further details, please see Indielab’s accessibility and inclusion policies.

If you would like a large print version of our application form, or would like to discuss your application or access needs in more detail, do please contact Andrew Daly, Indielab Games’ Programme Co-Ordinator: andrew@weareindielab.co.uk