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MIGS Indie Pitch Competition 2026

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Got a game with strong commercial potential?
Pitch it live at MIGS 2026 in Montréal.

Five indie studios will be selected to deliver a 5-minute pitch to a jury of industry experts and a live audience. One studio will be named Best Pitch at MIGS 2026.

What selected studios receive:

  • Pitch coaching from Jason Della Rocca
  • Their choice of a 1-hour consultation with Gaggle Studios  in art direction, game design, or tech/business
  • Direct feedback from the jury
  • A 5-minute live pitch on stage at MIGS 2026


What you can win:

  • Two VIP All Access Passes to XP Gaming’s 2027 business events across Canada
  • $1337 cash prize courtesy of Gaggle Studios
  • Best Pitch at MIGS 2026
  • Fame and glory


The MIGS Indie Pitch Competition will be hosted and co-coordinated by Jason Della Rocca, Founder of Execution Labs and one of the industry’s most recognized pitch masters.

Studios will be selected based on:

  • Overall quality of the game
  • Strength of the business case and commercial potential
  • Readiness to engage with publishers, investors or other business partners


Key Details

  • Five finalists
  • 5-minute live pitch
  • Open to premium PC/console games with original IP
  • Projects must not already be commercially available
  • Studios must be actively seeking funding, publishing or other business opportunities


Timeline

  • Submissions open: September 15
  • Submissions close: October 17
  • Jury review: October 19 – 22
  • Finalists notified: October 23
SUBMIT YOUR GAME