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iGi is a free incubation program for indie creators living in Japan.
The program provides development support, business support and connections to help you get your work out into the world.
Apply for iGi 6th
Schedule
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025 (Mon) 23:59 JST
Document Screening Result: Mid–late January to mid–February 2026
Program Period: March 2026 – September 2026
After applying, you can continue updating your build and videos until the deadline.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
iGi Information Sessions
(Archived)
Information sessions for prospective iGi applicants.
Updates will be posted here once sessions are scheduled.
【SO-FU】
Acceleration program sponsored by METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
SO-FU is a accelaration program for Japanese indie game creator.
iGi is in charge of program management for Game.
Hone your work.
Over 25 mentors to support game development.
Strong support for teams from both a development and business perspective.
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Buisiness
support.
Support funds available.
Collaboration with other indie funding programs
Publisher
Network.
iGi uses its network of over 100 publishers to introduce creators to national and international publishers. Creators are free to choose which publishers they want to work with.
Phase 5
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Let’s fight, Nokachan【Special quota】
Studio Ponzu
“Let’s Fight, Nokachan!” is a high-energy 2D action game packed with intense boss battles and thrilling score attacks!Immerse yourself in a hand-drawn world full of charm and personality, and experience fast-paced, heart-pounding action…. -
No door can not be opened with a non-black key
Studio ZeF
This is a 2D action-puzzle game where the rules of the world are written—literally.Reach the goal by editing the stage’s logic sentences: insert or remove the word “not” to flip reality on its head.Doors that do not open, spikes that do … -
Lily in DreamWorld
Yoshio Games
This is an action RPG where Lily, a brave miniature dachshund who has passed on, journeys through the surreal and shifting realm of DreamWorld.Her mission: to fend off nightmares and protect the heart of the one she loved most—Takeru, he… -
Re:Connect
StudioWink
Re:Connect is a puzzle-adventure game set deep within the fractured world of a computer system.Play as a tiny debugging AI on a mission to repair broken code, joined by a chatty navigation AI with a mind of its own.Solve puzzles, uncover… -
Flowers for you
abyss good games
“Flowers for You” is a bouquet-making simulator where you run your own flower shop, creating custom floral arrangements based on each customer’s unique request.Listen to the worries and wishes of people living in modern-day Japan, and br… -
Dr.Mememe want to sleep
LabyLab
Dr. Mememe, a lazy genius who dreams of sleeping forever, has created a mysterious breed of soothing sheep that lull anyone into blissful slumber.It’s an exponentially cute sheep-delivery game where your mission is simple: send these sle…
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We are looking for companies that not only support the purpose of the incubation program, but also provide marketing and mentoring support for participating teams.