Welcome to our Industry Field Guide – a curated collection of external organizations and opportunities to support video game and interactive entertainment companies at every stage of their journey. We’ve organized these resources to make it easier for our community to find relevant connections in one place.
If you’re an Interactive Ontario member, you also have access to:
- IO’s Funding Database with over 75 active funding programs (subsidies, grants, loans, investments)
- IO’s Resource Database with nearly 50 resources (Business Advisory, IP Advice, Incubators/Accelerators, Investment/Development Guidance, Mentorship/Networking, Training/Workshops)
Disclaimer
Please note that the resources listed on this page are external organizations and websites that we do not own, operate, or control. We do not take responsibility for the content, services, terms, or outcomes associated with any third-party organization listed here. We encourage you to conduct your own research and due diligence before engaging with any external party.
Unless otherwise indicated, we do not favor, endorse, or receive any sponsorship or compensation from any of the organizations listed on this webpage. This list is compiled independently and is not exhaustive or ranked in any particular order.
If you believe a resource is missing or does not belong on this list, please feel free to contact us at resources@interactiveontario.com.
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Publishers
Publishers specialize in different things and work with different types of games. They can help with your marketing, financing, QA, and more.
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Investors
Helping a business by providing crucial financial capital, strategic guidance, and professional networks to grow and scale your business. Beyond financial assistance, they often act as mentors and governance partners. Types of investors include personal investors, institutional investors, angel investors, and venture capitalists, each with unique roles and objectives.
This file has been put together using a variety of lists from fellow game developers, publishers, and other awesome people in the industry. This is only a resource and you are welcome to make a copy to edit for yourself.
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Banks and Loans
Banks and loans offer companies access to capital through borrowed funds, typically repaid with interest over time. Whether you need to cover day-to-day expenses, finance growth, or fund a big investment, find funding that suits your studio without giving up equity or ownership.
Creative Arts Financial and National Bank are Community Partners of Interactive Ontario, Triple Dragon is a Preferred Partner of Interactive Ontario
Festivals/Showcases/Conferences
Serving as marketing, community, and networking platforms, these are some of the biggest stages that developers can use for marketing with global audiences and industry media. They can be both virtual and in-person.
News/Newsletters
Stay up to date on the most recent video game news and trends.
