Status rechecked 19 October 2026: the 17 October application date has passed, including in Montréal. The official page and form still give that date, and the form still loads with a Submit control, but neither announces an extension. Current acceptance is unconfirmed, not a confirmed reopening or closure. The last successful open-check timestamp is preserved.
MIGS published no closing time or timezone for its 2026 Indie Pitch Competition, so no exact deadline has been invented. The requirements below remain preparation context; do not assume a late application will be considered.
Check the project restrictions
The competition is for premium PC or console games built around original IP. The application excludes mobile, VR, Web3, free-to-play and licensed-IP projects. A game must not already be commercially available, must be suitable for public presentation rather than under NDA, and should be seeking funding, publishing or another business opportunity.
The live form asks for a target release date, genre, a hook of no more than 100 words, a gameplay or trailer link, and a screenshot of at least 1600×900 pixels. It also asks how much funding the studio seeks. A pitch deck is optional in the form. The checked pages do not publish a geographic eligibility restriction or an application fee; that absence is not a guarantee of eligibility.
Plan for an in-person English pitch
Five finalists will deliver a five-minute pitch in English to a jury and live audience. Selected studios receive coaching, feedback and a one-hour consultation; the winner receives a $1,337 cash prize (currency not specified) and two VIP all-access passes to XP Gaming's 2027 Canadian business events.
MIGS runs 10–11 November 2026 at Grand Quay in Montréal. The application says a MIGS pass is required to attend the event, though not to submit. Finalists are due to be notified by October 23, leaving limited time to arrange travel, attendance and presentation materials. Wumbo Games did not apply or contact the organizer.
Correction made 13 October 2026: the earlier US-dollar prize label was removed because the official wording does not identify a currency.
Original sources
- MIGS 2026 — official Indie Pitch competition page
- MIGS 2026 Indie Pitch — official live application
- MIGS 2026 — official event details
Release plans and availability can change. Check the original source for the latest information.