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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 6d

Just announced at the NEXUS Games Summit, six incredible teams have been awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund. We’re delighted to say that the six teams are:

- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games

www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 9d

This will take place in The Kindling Room, where you can find Imirt throughout the day.

If you want to find out more about how we are supporting the Irish games industry- come talk to any of the team.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 9d

Imirt are delighted to present The Nexus Best Pitch.

We’re immensely excited to offer this unique opportunity for members to showcase their games to a panel of industry experts and a live audience, competing for the title of The Nexus Best Pitch 2025!!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 29d

We have an amazing group of early-career game developers and entrepreneurs taking part in the Irish Games Talent Incubator.

We can't wait to see how they evolve throughout the programme!

Ardán @ardan-ie.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ardán & Imirt are delighted to announce that we have selected the 12 Galway participants & the 12 Dublin participants who will take part in a 12-week Games Incubator coast-to-coast programme from September to December 2025 🎮💚✨

ardan.ie/funding/game...

@screenireland.bsky.social @imirt.bsky.social

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Sep 3

Imirt and @screenireland.bsky.social are delighted to announce the Digital Games Competency Framework.

To learn more about this exciting initiative, and how to send an expression of interest, please see the news post below.

www.imirt.ie/news/2025/9/...

Imirt and Screen Ireland collaborate to develop a Digital Games Competency Framework — Imirt

Imirt - the Irish Game Makers Association and Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland are delighted to announce that we’re opening Expression of Interests for the Digital Games Competency Framework. The purpose o...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Sep 1

Calling all Imirt Members: Pitch Your Game at Nexus!

We’re thrilled to team up with Nexus to launch The Nexus Best Pitch, presented by Imirt.

📅 October 2nd @ Nexus Games Summit, Dublin

⌛ Deadline: September 12th

📝 Find out more and submit your pitch deck here - www.imirt.ie/news/2025/9/...

Nexus Best Pitch - Presented by Imirt — Imirt

The Nexus Best Pitch, presented by Imirt , will take place at the Nexus Games Summit in Dublin on October 2nd. Imirt is delighted to offer this unique opportunity for its members to showcase their ga...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Aug 20

The deadline to submit an EOI for the Irish Games Fund is tomorrow at 5pm.

Application Form deadline is the 1st of September, so get those EOIs in now so we can see if you're eligible, and get started on your application form as soon as possible.

Find out more here - www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...

Irish Games Fund — Imirt

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Aug 11

Deadline for Incubator Applications closes at midnight tonight, so make sure to get your applications in!

Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Irish Games Talent Incubator aims to develop the creative and entrepreneurial skills that video game developers will require to navigate the professional games industry.

You read more about, and apply for the Irish Games Talent Incubators here
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/7/...

Irish Games Talent Incubators Applications Open — Imirt

Imirt and Ardán are delighted to confirm that our incubation programmes are returning in September! Managed by Imirt and Ardán as a part of the Screen Ireland Digital Games Portfolio, these incubation...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 31

We understand any frustration and we appreciate the feedback.

We hope that in the years to come we can offer initiatives that help people in every part of the game development process.

Thank you for the support!!

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Irish Games Fund is a new staged accelerator designed to empower Irish studios through funding, mentorship, and development support. This is your chance to validate your project, build a prototype, and prepare for release.

EOI Form Now Available. Read more below.

www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 29

Imirt is seeking a creative and experienced agency or individual to lead a full redesign of our website (www.imirt.ie) and develop a brand guideline document.

We encourage anyone with experience in web development, to click the link and view our call for quotation.

www.imirt.ie/imirt-websit...

Imirt

Ireland game developers organisation/association. Represents Irish game developers, creators and makers.

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Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland @screenireland.bsky.social · Jul 28

Interested applicants should attend the online information session taking place this Wednesday, 30th July 2025, 3pm.

Register now ➡️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-game...

@ardan-ie.bsky.social
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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ardán and Imirt will be hosting an Information Session online on Wednesday 30th July, 2025, at 3.00pm. Register to attend here - www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-game...

Irish Games Talent Incubators Information Session

Ardán and Imirt are hosting an Info Session for the Irish Games Talent Incubators online on 30/07/25, at 3.00pm. Register to attend here.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 24

The Irish Games Talent Incubator aims to develop the creative and entrepreneurial skills that video game developers will require to navigate the professional games industry.

You read more about, and apply for the Irish Games Talent Incubators here
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/7/...

Irish Games Talent Incubators Applications Open — Imirt

Imirt and Ardán are delighted to confirm that our incubation programmes are returning in September! Managed by Imirt and Ardán as a part of the Screen Ireland Digital Games Portfolio, these incubation...

www.imirt.ie

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 24

Imirt and @ardan-ie.bsky.social are delighted to confirm our incubation programmes are returning in September!

Managed by Imirt and Ardán as a part of the @screenireland.bsky.social Digital Games Portfolio, The Irish Games Talent Incubators are the next step in our support of the Irish Games Sector

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 17

Reminder that this event starts in just over two hours, with the amazing Robert Emerson running the workshop!

Join at the following link;
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 17

Very excited with the teams taking part in IndieDev this year!

We can't wait to follow their journey and support this amazing programme.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 15

Imirt recently had the pleasure of hosting an Irish Networking Event to coincide with the Develop: Brighton Conference!

It was a wonderful evening of networking and chats. It was a great showing from the Irish games industry and we’d like to thank everyone who came along to the event.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jul 11

Join us on Thursday, July 17th for the next Imirt workshop!

Available to everyone regardless of your status as a member of Imirt or your geographical location, this event will guide you through maximising your CV and Portfolio.

Find out more about the event below!

www.imirt.ie/news/2025/7/...

Imirt Digital Workshops - Games CV and Portfolio Workshop — Imirt

In an ever evolving and competitive games market, getting a job can be tough. That’s why it’s more important that your CV and Portfolio represent you as best they can, and present you in the best mann...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 30

❗To all attending Develop: Brighton❗

Imirt are delighted to once again be hosting a networking event for any and all developers from Ireland or interested in the Irish Games Sector!

Join us at The Bootlegger in Brighton on the 9th of July from 6pm - 8pm.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/imirt-pres...

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 25

Imirt members can access the panel at in the members area of the Imirt website, and will be available on demand afterwards - www.imirt.ie/member-exclu...

If you'd like to attend but aren't already a member, you can become an Imirt member here - www.imirt.ie/join

Member Exclusive Content — Imirt

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 25

Make sure to tune into the latest edition of Imirt Inspire - Creating Authentic Worlds!

Hosted by @leglessgamer.bsky.social, our panel of narrative designers includes @lenhaunts.bsky.social, @dreamfeel.bsky.social and @alyxjones.bsky.social.

The panel will be live for Imirt members at 6:30pm.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 19

Imirt Members can attend the panel, which will be delivered via Zoom, by using the link found in the Members Area of the Imirt Website - www.imirt.ie/member-exclu...

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join us on the 25th of June at 6.30pm for the next edition of Imirt Inspire!

Creating Authentic Worlds, will explore the craft of writing and designing narratives in games.

We have an amazing panel, with @dreamfeel.bsky.social, @lenhaunts.bsky.social and @alyxjones.bsky.social speaking with us.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · Jun 12

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Run for the Border 2025 (Dublin Coach Page)

An arbitrary amount of time has passed since 2024's gathering, so let's do it again!

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