Level-up your studio — together.
Levelling-Up is a community‑first programme for early‑stage Scottish games founders. November 2025 to March 2026.
Funded by UK Government in partnership with UKTCG as part of the Regional TechBooster programme supported by DSIT.
What you’ll get
The Levelling Up programme gives you the structure, mentorship and community to take your studio from idea to impact.
Foundations, not fluff
Five practical workshops: Ethical Studio Framework; Competitor Landscape; Values & Vision‑Based Marketing; Leadership; Pitching with Purpose.
Real support
Initial qualitative positioning interviews; 1‑to‑1 mentoring; 3 senior‑adviser sessions per studio.
Community
Monthly meetups, industry talks and a digital space (incl. gather.town) for peer‑to‑peer support.
Momentum
Momentum. Public showcase in March 2026, Dundee.
Who it’s for
Early‑stage, inclusive, Scotland‑based games and games‑adjacent founders - with a focus on under‑represented founders.
Key Dates
Across five months, you’ll take part in workshops, meetups and masterclasses designed to build momentum and community (Dates of specific events subject to change)
Eligibility
To join the programme, you’ll need to meet a few simple criteria — it’s open, accessible, and designed for founders ready to grow.
Scotland‑based founders (pre‑start or first 5 years of trade) in games or games‑adjacent
Able to participate in a programme of events/meetings/workshops (mix of in‑person (in Dundee & online)
