Meet the Cohort for WINGS ELEVATE 2023 Sponsored by Netflix
We are excited to reveal the 10 game development teams selected for the 2023 WINGS ELEVATE Mobile Game Accelerator, delivered by Code Coven and sponsored by Netflix.
Representing gender diverse teams working on a variety of innovative and exciting mobile game projects, this year’s cohort selection features game dev talent from all over the world including India, Philippines, Pakistan, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, UK as well as Canada and USA, each ready to elevate their projects.
The 10 teams selected for the 2023 WINGS ELEVATE Programme are:
- Niku Games
- PlusPlus
- SkyReach Studio
- Glowfrog Games
- Mellowminx
- Studio Tilia
- Team Gramps
- Queensguard
- Spider Lily Studios
- Tiny Fury Games
These teams will join the WINGS ELEVATE Mobile Game Accelerator, a 4-month global online programme that provides the opportunity to progress a game prototype to a pitch-ready state. This year the programme is focused on bringing games to mobile.
The 10 teams will receive development guidance, mentorship, business fundamentals and coaching for pitching to investors/publishers as well as valuable industry connections and community support. Teams also receive $10,000 USD in milestone-based financial stipends during the programme.
“We received an incredible number of high quality applications for this year’s WINGS ELEVATE, and we are happy to now announce the final cohort. We are very excited to work with such diverse and talented teams coming from all around the world and are proud to support their journey to success in the mobile game market.” — Eliana Oikawa, COO at WINGS.
“I’m thrilled to announce the 10 teams we are supporting with WINGS Elevate, and cannot wait to bring them onboard and deliver this program. We’re really proud of the diversity of the teams we are bringing on board, and cannot wait to see their great games grow during the programme.” — Cinzia, Interim CEO at Code Coven.
WINGS ELEVATE 2023 will run from Monday 28th August to Friday 15th December, 2023.
For press inquiries or other questions related to WINGS Elevate, contact: elevate@wingsfund.me
To learn more about the WINGS Elevate program, visit: wingsfund.me/elevate.
About WINGS Interactive:
WINGS is an investment fund focused on indie games by teams in which women and marginalised genders developers have key positions. We fund high potential games for the PC, platform and mobile markets. Our investment decisions are driven by a selection committee of outstanding women game developers. To apply, visit wingsfund.me and explore the full roster of WINGS funded games at wingsfund.me/games. For more information about WINGS, email contact@wingsfund.me.
About Code Coven:
Code Coven is the first global award-winning game development classroom and accelerator for gender-marginalised talent. We provide developers with the skills and network needed to thrive in the games industry. Our mission is to increase representation within games at all levels, both off and on screen. Code Coven has a strong sponsor and partner network composed of industry leaders, including Epic Games, Unity, and more. To begin a discussion about how you can support Code Coven’s mission, please contact partnerships@codecoven.co.
