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The International Game Developers Association (IGDA), Women in Games International (WIGI), and The International Game Developers Association Foundation (The IGDA Foundation) are proud to announce the launch of Port Quest, a collaborative initiative designed to help developers successfully bring their games to mobile platforms and reach new global audiences. Port Quest offers a comprehensive support system for development teams navigating the mobile porting process. Through a combination of mentorship, technical guidance, and promotional opportunities, the program helps teams take the next strategic step in expanding their game’s reach.
“We are eager to support game developers through the porting process, helping them tap into an ever-growing market. With the guidance of industry professionals and our collective marketing reach, we’re confident that Port Quest can lead development teams to the next step in their games’ journey,” said IGDA Foundation Executive Director Alyssa Walles. Selected participants will receive personalized mentorship from experienced mobile porting professionals, dedicated office hours and hands-on workshops tailored to their development needs, access to a private Discord server for peer support and networking, and inclusion in a global marketing campaign and showcase projected to reach over 100,000 players. Teams accepted into the Port Quest program benefit from mentorship and dedicated office hours from veteran industry experts. Participants receive an invitation to a private Discord to connect with industry peers and access hands-on workshops. The program also provides inclusion into Port Quest’s global marketing campaign and showcase, reaching an estimated 100,000 players.
WIGI CEO Joanie Kraut added, “Port Quest equips developers with the mentorship, technical insights, and global reach needed to move their games into the mobile market. We’re excited to partner on this initiative to help teams elevate their projects and reach new audiences."
Eligibility & Application Details
Game developers can apply online now until September 15, 2025. Priority consideration and additional opportunities will be available to those who submit their applications by August 18, 2025. To qualify for Port Quest, titles must not yet be available on mobile devices and have earned $10,000/month or more for the past six consecutive months.
To learn more about Port Quest and how to apply, visit https://www.igdafoundation.org/portquest.
