Events like FíS, where you can network, exhibit, and pitch, are great opportunities. They're difficult to come by though, so when they're offered for free, they’re a must for any indie dev looking to take their game further.
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A group such as SpielFabrique have many connections within the Games’ Industry. Also, in addition to what you’ll learn while being on their programme(s), you get access to the connections they have, which can be invaluable.
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It depends on the state of your game, but if it is playable, why not show it off? These days, you can’t start marketing early enough, so places like DCC are great to start with.
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Incubation programmes can be great to participate in, as they can offer you the support/guidance you may need with certain aspects of your project/games’ development.
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Within the Games’ Industry (but it applies elsewhere), networking is incredibly important. This is the case, as contacts can lead you to new discoveries, resources, or other contacts that can push your game/project further.
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While earning a grant is great, much of the work involved comes after its achievement. For example, this work comprises work for the game/project itself, as well as what's required to draw-down/receive the grant.
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If you are looking to set up your business/company, you don't have to immediately. Instead, you can wait for when it makes the most sense.
I had to set mine up for the Priming Grant, as it required that I have a business.
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To learn how Gamescom and events like this work (in terms of making contacts and creating meetings) is important, as its at events like these where you can establish publishing, marketing, etc, relationships.
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Connections within any industry are important. For example, they can clue you into opportunities that you wouldn’t have known of, or can assist/help you when its needed the most.
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Programmes such as New Frontiers: Phase 2 provide its participants with grant-funding/stipends. This can give you the financial freedom you need to explore your business idea (at least for the programme's duration).
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Why was this relevant?
With this Bootcamp, I got a crash course on everything I had learned to date. Also by attending, I got a direct track to their New Frontiers: Phase 2 application process.
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It is important to establish yourself with such an organisation (if you continue to interact with them), as this can go on to benefit your journey with your game/product later.
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