A mentoring and networking programme for women in the interactive media sector, ‘She Got Game’ aims to promote equal opportunities in the video games scene. It is directed at female game developers from Switzerland and the regions overseen by Pro Helvetia’s liaison offices and will take place over six months in 2025.
During the online programme, participants work on their game projects with guidance from industry experts, who mentor them not only on the project, but also in understanding the market. Furthermore, they receive the chance to attend lectures, share their experiences with other participants through group chats, and receive a stipend to develop their project.
The programme is a time-consuming commitment. Over the course of the six months, approximately 30 hours are expected to be spent on mentoring, lectures and presentations (plus potential additional time spent attending an event or festival).
The call for applications is aimed at anyone who identifies as a woman. Game developers and game studios who have completed their field-specific training or who founded a company (as a legal entity) less than seven years ago are considered emerging talents.
The programme offers the following:
- 1:1 online mentorship with industry experts
- Online lectures
- A supportive community of emerging female game developers
- A chance to participate in an international game design festival
- Project visibility
- A stipend of 3,000 CHF
