Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme is an acceleration programme for innovative companies to work with world-leading incubators abroad.
We are currently accepting applications for up to 8 high potential video gaming companies to join our Programme. The Programme is delivered in partnership with La Piscine, a global innovation centre for the creative industries sector located in Montreal, Quebec.
The programme includes participation at Canada’s premier event for the video games sector, the Montreal International Gaming Summit (MIGS) 2026, that will provide the opportunity for companies to meet with the ecosystem partners, understand the market dynamics, gain visibility in the market and network with likeminded companies.
This Programme is aimed at companies that have:
- A novel / innovative solution with some commercial traction and customer adoption.
- A strong leadership team ready to dedicate time in Canada at La Piscine to build relationships with advisors, investors, potential customers and decision makers.
- A willingness to adapt and openness to incorporate the feedback and guidance provided by experts in our network.
- An initial Canadian value proposition and a hypothesis about how to enter the Canadian market.
To apply, you must:
- Be a UK-based innovation-led company with ambitions to grow and internationalise
- Be a company with fewer than 250 employees
- Have a focus on video gaming
Find out more about the opportunity and apply. Deadline 14 August 2026.