GameBiz Lab

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 corinne@newmediamanitoba.com.

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 26-27 GameBiz Lab Cohort are now closed.

Please follow the above mailing list for announcements on the next cohort submission period. The previous application form is included below for reference.

• 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