Overview
GameBiz Lab is bringing education and consulting around the business side of video games to Manitoba’s video game community.
For new and aspiring video game studio owners: Apply to be part of a cohort that gets priority access to consultations with industry experts, the ability to book NMM’s space, monthly coworking sessions, and more.
For expert speakers: Meet with an engaged video game community in person in Manitoba, Canada while sharing about your expertise on business of video games topics
For anyone interested in the business of video games: Meet with other like-minded Manitobans for in-person talks by industry experts and ask your burning questions.
Want to get in touch with Corinne? Reach out at [email protected].
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Cohort Benefits:
- Priority access to consultations with industry experts
- The ability to book NMM’s space, subject to availability
- Exclusive cohort meetup opportunities*
- Additional benefits as confirmed
*New Media Manitoba will organize opportunities to meet in our office during times designated for the cohort to be able to mingle, ask questions, work through challenges, and share insights
Next Cohort
Applications for the 2026 Spring Cohort are now closed.
Please contact Corinne Gusnoski if you have any specific questions.
Initial Development Support Program (IDSP)
Are you leading a new or early-stage video game studio? Through the Initial Development Support Program, New Media Manitoba (NMM) will cover up to 75% of eligible expenses such as hardware, software, incorporation costs, insurance, marketing, and professional consultations, for approved new studios. Other costs may be eligible if the applicant can describe how they will help the studio grow.
Applications will be reviewed in batches based on the month they are submitted and applicants will be contacted in the first two weeks the following month. Apply now!
The program is supported by Ubisoft Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba.
We are now accepting applications for IDSP! Please complete the application form below and send it to Corinne at [email protected].
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Apply to be a Speaker
Moreover, we are looking for speakers with expertise in the following topics:
- Creation and structuring of a business
- Development planning / project management
- Budgeting / financing / accounting
- Funding sources and supplemental income (contract work, crowdfunding)
- Successfully applying for CMF
- Attending and promoting at video game conferences
- Team management and hiring (employment standards)
- Marketing, public relations, and building a community
- Launching on different platforms
- App Store Optimization
- Pitching
- Legal
Through GameBiz Lab, we are supporting the next generation of local video game studios. Join us and be part of the future of game development in Manitoba!
GameBiz Lab is supported by:
