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Future Leaders Delegation - BitSummit 2027

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Closes

November 5, 2026

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

A delegation program supporting up to eight early-to-mid career Australian gamemakers to travel to BitSummit 2027 in Kyoto, Japan, to connect with peers, seek partnerships and funding opportunities, develop networks, and exhibit their game at an Australia stand. The initiative prioritises gamemakers from under-represented backgrounds.

Who it is for

Early-to-mid career Australian gamemakers who have released at least one game publicly and are actively working on a game project.

Open to artists in Australia.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Australia”

emerging artists

Where

Australia

When

November 5, 2026

Runs April 15, 2027 to May 23, 2027

What you get

$6,000 towards flights, accommodation, event tickets, ground transportation and meals to attend BitSummit 2027 in Kyoto, Japan (21–23 May 2027), plus pre-departure and on-the-ground support including workshops, presentations, mentoring and networking; travel costs to a pre-departure workshop in Melbourne will be covered separately.

What you need to apply

  • Application form with all requested information and answers to application questions
  • Game project details and evidence of released/published game
  • Details of game project that will be ready for public presentation by event dates
  • Proof of Australian Business Number (ABN) and GST registration if required

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/fund/future-leaders-delegation-bitsummit-2027/