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\"iGi[indie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apply for iGi 6th <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Schedule<\/span><\/strong>
Application Deadline:<\/strong> December 15, 2025 (Mon) 23:59 JST
Document Screening Result:<\/strong> Mid\u2013late January to mid\u2013February 2026
Program Period:<\/strong> March 2026 \u2013 September 2026

After applying, you can continue updating your build and videos until the deadline.
We look forward to receiving your applications!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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iGi Information Sessions<\/span>
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Information sessions for prospective iGi applicants.
Updates will be posted here once sessions are scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u3010SO-FU\u3011
Acceleration program sponsored by METI Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SO-FU is a accelaration program for Japanese indie game creator.
iGi is in charge of program management for Game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hone your work.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over 25 mentors to support game development.
Strong support for teams from both a development and business perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collaboration with other indie funding programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We have established cooperative relationships with Game Creators CAMP (Shueisha), Kodansha Creator’s Lab and Asobu to provide support beyond the boundaries between companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Phase 5<\/h3>\n\n\n