Indie Superboost

Overview

Indie Superboost (ISB) is an industry-guided initiative designed to accelerate the growth and sustainability of video game indies (incl. XR game indies), by providing them with business skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities.

The program deliverables for ISB in 2026 consists of 7 key components:

  1. In-depth virtual discussion sessions with experts who share knowledge and insights that have the potential to significantly accelerate studios (semi-monthly).
  2. 1-day in-Person Game Business Masterclass & 1:1 Coaching with Jason Della Rocca
  3. Indie demo corner featuring indie games during Pixel Power Play, The G.R.I.D & IO Connect Holiday Mixer 2026.
  4. 1-day in-person Marketing & Discoverability bootcamp with a complimentary VIP pass for participants to XP Game Summit.
  5. ISB content track at XP Game Summit.
  6. Gamescom 2026 Video Game IP Accelerator with CIAIC
  7. Online Access to Publisher & Investors program with Meet To Match (funding dependent)

Upcoming ISB Events

2026 Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp

May 8, 2026 9:00 AM

IO’s Indie Superboost Marketing & Discoverability bootcamp is an intensive one-day workshop specially designed to enhance your studio’s market presence.

Professional Services Program

October 31, 2025 12:00 AM

Connecting studio leaders and professionals, with a roster of industry experts through tailored consultations.

Knowledge

Talks with Experts

Monthly virtual sessions with experts sharing insights to accelerate your studio’s growth.

XP Game Summit Track

IO and the ISB Committee proudly partner with XP Gaming to bring an engaging, relevant, far-reaching talk lineup at XP Game Summit.

Market

Access to Publishers & Investors

A 4-month virtual program for Ontario studios to gain business intros, boost sales & exports, and expand into international markets & networks.

PR Support at Pax East

A three-month virtual program that provides Ontario studios with personalized PR support leading up to PAX East.

Gamescom Pitch & Publisher Prep

A 4-month online prep series with expert sessions, personalized feedback, and international networking opportunities.

Training

Professional Services Program

The Professional Services Program connects studio leaders and professionals, with a roster of industry experts through tailored consultations.

Building Lasting IPs and Brands

Building Lasting IPs & Brands helps game studios create strong IPs with an expert-led workshop & a 3-month personalized coaching program.

Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp

An intensive one-day workshop specially designed to enhance your studio’s market presence.

Game Business Masterclass

This day-long event dives deep into five critical modules ensuring you leave with actionable insights to help your studio stand out.

Meet the Committee

Ryan Miller

Managing Director

Ontario Game Testers

Committee Chair

Agusia Krzywinska

Agusia Krzywinska

Co-Founder

Adjective Noun Studios

Trang Nguyen

Trang Nguyen

Head of Operations

Soft Rains

Tony Arias

Tony Arias

Co-Founder

Black Tabby Games

With Support From

Canada Media Fund
Ontario Creates
Ubisoft Toronto
Insert Coin
Nordicity
Government of Canada: Trade Commissioner Service
Triple Dragon
Creative Enterprise Hub at The Creative School