UKIE’s Tencent-backed Video Games Growth Programme returns with 30-strong cohort of studios

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UK video games commerce physique UKIE has revealed the 30 studios which can be participating in its second-ever Video Games Growth Programme.

The initiative is designed to “help ambitious studios… scale both creatively and commercially” and has the backing of each Chinese video games large Tencent and the Department for Business and Trade. Those accepted onto the scheme obtain “expert-led” periods and a “structured curriculum” that’s offered by Player One Consulting. Tencent can be offering insights to members within the Video Games Growth Programme.

The 2026 cohort is split into two teams; the Accelerator is for “emerging studios” whereas the Scale-up monitor is for firms that already are established, however need to develop additional.

The Video Games Growth Programme debuted in 2024.

“The UK’s video games sector is a powerhouse of growth, high‑skilled talent and global reach. Generating over £2 billion in GVA and expanding faster than the wider creative industries, it fuels jobs and exports nationwide,” stated Sir Chris Bryant, the UK minister of state, division for enterprise and commerce.

“Backed by our Modern Industrial Strategy – including the new £30 million Games Growth Package – the UK is strengthening regional clusters, supporting new studios and titles, and securing its position as Europe’s leading games market.”

UKIE CEO Nick Poole added: “We’re pleased to unveil our latest cohort, an exceptional group of studios that reflects the creativity, ambition and diversity of the UK video games industry. From advancing design and gameplay to nurturing talent across the UK, these studios demonstrate why the UK remains a global leader in video games. This Programme is about giving them the tools to scale with confidence, and we’re excited to support their next stage of growth.”

Here is the total 2026 cohort for the Video Games Growth Programme:

Accelerator:

  • Fireslug Studios
  • Miami Avalon
  • Outer Pixels
  • Derailed Arts
  • Wise Monkey Entertainment
  • South Westerly Games
  • Games Alchemist
  • Hyperfocus Games
  • Dash Games
  • Grave Mistake Games
  • Flora Games
  • Grace Films
  • Slap Bang Digital.
  • Seventh Disorder
  • Panda Cat Games
  • Team Folon
  • Dink

Scale up:

  • Cloth Cat Games
  • Kando Factory
  • Sing King Karaoke
  • BetaJester
  • Mercurial Dance
  • Chokepoint Creative
  • Rarebit Studios
  • Atelier 11
  • Goldbrough Studio
  • Pretty Cool Games
  • Copa
  • Second Star Games
  • Sun & Moon Studios


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