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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 7th
Schedule
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 (Tue) 23:59 JST
Document Screening Result: Mid–late January to mid–February 2027
Program Period: March 2027 – September 2027
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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Dystopia VS Distortion
MY NEW GAMES
A roguelike where you build your deck using guitar effect pedals and battle your way through.In a desolate world overrun by killing machines, a girl picks up a guitar.Crank out your own unique sound and face despair head-on. -
Replica Club √D
Mnts
As a new manager, you confront the hidden mysteries behind the flawless actor “Kane,” and the nightmarish world ruled by his identical double, “the Painter.”This is a cosmic horror adventure where your “sins” and “choices” split the stor… -
The Nakano Laboratory
Ramen Spice Tokyo Branch
A mysterious disappearance occurs aboard the ship you serve on—the Nakano Personality Transplant Research Institute.The key to unraveling your vanished colleague’s fate lies in the technology of “personality transfer.” Possess the suspic… -
Voyage Router
softoko
The further you go, the more the universe turns against you. Voyage Router is a navigation-driven roguelike where you chart your path across a procedurally generated overworld. Study the terrain on your map, adapt to sudden changes, and … -
Cross the C【Special quota】
Project Cross the C
“Cross the C” is a top-down 3D ice-sliding puzzle game. Control your ship and navigate across the frozen sea to reach the islands. Some stages feature special items called “Pieces” that can be placed onto the board from above. Use them s…
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Collaborators
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.