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A PLATFORM FOR INDIE TEAMS, INVESTORS, PUBLISHERS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
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ACHIEVERS HUB is a meeting point for indie teams, investors, publishers and mentors where they can share knowledge, resources, connections and successfully collaborate on new amazing projects.
For Developers
ACHIEVERS HUB helps developers improve their products by feedback and individual consultations from mentors, provides workshops, webinars, business support, professional services, and access to the network of investors and publishers. All benefits are divided into three packages:
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Primary feedback from mentors We analyze the project, the team, their strengths and weaknesses, and give recommendations on gameplay, art, sound, game design, monetization, etc. |
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Free access to the webinars Free participation in monthly useful webinars / workshops from our mentors for up to 3 team members. Webinars cover such topics as game design, analytics, platforms, marketing, negotiations, publishing, etc |
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Free access to the knowledge base Knowledge base is a constantly updated base of templates and useful materials for indie developers including pitching templates, roadmap templates, market overviews, etc. |
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Including the game to ACHIEVERS HUB portfolio* Over 200 investors and publishers in ACHIEVERS HUB network get notifications about the new games in the portfolio, can check these games and contact developers through ACHIEVERS HUB |
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Special benefits from partners (including free or discounted tickets to events, free booths etc) You can find some of our partners here |
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Monthly feedback from mentors Developer gets an opportunity to send the game for feedback every month |
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Partners’ consultancy (HR, PR, legal, finance) Developer gets an opportunity to get a free consultancy from HR, PR, legal and finance partners of ACHIEVERS HUB (1 hr of free consultancy from each partner) |
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Pitch deck preparation ACHIEVERS HUB provides feedback and recommendations for the pitch deck or product presentation |
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Help with pitching Pitching training and consultation |
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Dedicated search for investors and publishers ACHIEVERS HUB creates a list of investors and publishers that matches developer’s game |
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Negotiations with publishers ACHIEVERS HUB pitches the game to publishers and participates in negotiations, if needed |
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Fundraising* ACHIEVERS HUB helps developers raise funds for their game |
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Preparation and participation in the events ACHIEVERS HUB helps organize participation in the events, prepare a booth, and can represent the developers at the show (agreed separately) |
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Help with self publishing ACHIEVERS HUB provides support and consultancy regarding self publishing |
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Billed quarterly |
$39 a month |
$99 a month |
$399 a month |
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Billed yearly |
$33 a month |
$84 a month |
$340 a month |
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We are flexible and ready to discuss individual terms with all developers who submit their projects to ACHIEVERS HUB.
*if the contract with publisher or investor is signed as a result of ACHIEVERS HUB introduction within the first 6 month after the introduction, ACHIEVERS HUB also gets 5% of the revenue share (deducted from developer’s share during the first 6 month after release)
HOW IT WORKS
1. APPLICATION AND SELECTION
Developer fills in the application form.
With the help of our mentors, we check all the applications thoroughly and get back to the team with feedback.
2. PRIMARY FEEDBACK
We analyze the project, the team, their strengths and weaknesses and give basic recommendations.
We match developers with the right mentors based on their needs and preferences (if this is included in the package).
3. MENTORSHIP AND GUEST SESSIONS
Mentors help developers improve their products by individual consultations and webinars Except product advice, our residents can also get marketing, PR, HR and strategic advice, communication and soft skills training
4. KNOWLEDGE BASE
All developers in our network get an access to the knowledge base, that consists of templates and useful materials for indie developers including pitching templates, roadmap templates, market overviews, etc.
5. FUNDRAISING AND PUBLISHER SEARCH
We share the information about projects with more than 200 investors and publishers in our network.
We provide help with the pitch and presentation, and participate in negotiations (if this is included in the package).
6. CONTINUOUS SUPPORT
We help the teams get connected to partners and service providers. All our residents get access to special benefits from our partners, eg discounts and free consultations, free booths, tickets to events etc.
WHAT YOU GET
PRODUCT ADVICE
feedback and guidance from experienced mentors
BUSINESS ADVICE
HR, PR, finance, legal and marketing advice
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
help with company incorporation, bank account set up, recruiting, accounting
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
soft skills training from guest speakers
FUNDRAISING
help with the pitch, negotiation and value proposition for investors
REPRESENTATION
representation at major game shows, summits etc
NETWORK
connections to investors and publishers, service providers, media and peers
Additional Benefits
discounts and free passes to industry events, PR coverage, access to the knowledge base etc.
WHOM ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We accept projects starting from the first playable version. Currently, we’re mainly looking for mobile, PC and browser games, as most mentors in our community are focused on these platforms. However, we’re constantly widen our mentors’ network so you may apply the game on any platform and we’ll find out how we can help you.
MENTORS
If you want to go somewhere, it’s best to ask someone who has already been there. Our network of mentors consists of seasoned industry professionals with an insight on how to run a game development company and expert knowledge in certain fields such as game design, producing, art, marketing, business and more.
Among our mentors are:
Mike Hines
Independent
Astrid Huntjens
Azerion
Samuel Lee
Kowloon Nights
Alexander Shtachenko
GamePoint
Jeffry Liptak
Independent
Maxim Babichev
Playrix
Philipp Döschl
FDG Entertainment
Taewoon Yun
Superevil Mega Corp
Tanja Loktionova
VALUES VALUE
Vasiliy Chernomorov
WalletFactory
Matthew Leopold
Tilting Point
Masaru Ohnogi
gumi Inc
Natalie Portier
Bratte
Josh Naylor
Magic Leap
Viktor Trukhnov
Green Panda Games
Chet Faliszek
Stray Bombay Company
Ilari Kuittinen
Housemarque
Shirley Lin
RunAppRun
Sasha Protasenya
PROTASCENERY
Maciej Burno
Samsung Cheil
Christina Begerska
Fatshark AB
Vlad Plotnikov
VP Production
Alexandra Radchenko
Dragon's Lake Entertainment
Jason Schklar
uxisfine
Mike Sviblov
AppLife
Jan Chichlowski
Mindsense Games
Asya Manina
Independent PR
Serg Konyaev
Game Garden
Patrick Rose
Games Analysts
Yevgen Grishenko
Gameloft
Vachon Pugh
Sharkmob
Dan Olthen
Black Sail Games
Tsahi Liberman
Simpool
Lance James
Versus Evil
Ilya Flaks
Fibrum
Anton Parovchenko
Skymoons Interactive
Rotem Eldor
TabTale
Pawel Owczynski
sheepyard
Georgiy Yushkevich
Azur Interactive Games
Ranko Trifkovic
Grandpa's Narrative Design
Cheng (Orange) Qi
If you are an industry professional who wants to share knowledge and help independent game developers build better projects, contact us at mentors@a-hub.biz and get to know more.
PARTNERS
These are some of the amazing companies that work very closely with ACHIEVERS HUB to help our residents explore opportunities for securing publishing, marketing, software, business services and more.
REVIEWS
ACHIEVERS HUB is a place where newbies can meet industry veterans and get help and feedback on how to improve their games.
ACHIEVERS HUB is an initiative driven by heart and ambition, actively contributing to the growth and success of game developers, big or small.
Our project would have remained at the prototype level without ACHIEVERS HUB. Now I clearly understand what the game will be like in the completed stage. We parsed our game with the mentor for almost two hours. After our dialogue, all questions disappeared and it became clear what to do next.
Now we feel more confident in the negotiations and look more realistically at our game and expectations from it. Mentors told the truth about the strengths and weaknesses of the project. It is inspiring & motivating.
Good quality games presented in a structured way.
A place where experience meets enthusiasm and passion.
OUR NEXT WEBINAR
Jay Powell “How to find a publisher for your indie game”
Over the past 20 years, Jay has negotiated and closed countless deals for licensing, development and distribution, he has built The Powell Group into a firm that tracks 4,000 developers and another 650+ publishers globally and founded the “IndieGameBusiness” initiative which produces both a weekly podcast and hosts multiple virtual business conferences each year.
On Thursday’s Jay will share with you his free listing of over 650 publishers and teach how to build a CRM system from this list and narrow it to a “target group” for your game, how to find the best contacts and decision makers and reach them and what to put in your pitch package.
All registered participants will get the follow-up materials, presentations/ video record after the webinar.
Date: April 9th, 2020
Time: 7 PM EEST
Language: ENG
FAQ
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE FOR AN APPLICATION?
There is no deadline for an application. In a fast emerging, rapidly changing industry like ours, it’s crucial to get support and launch the game when the time is right. You don’t need to wait for “the next batch”. Our application form is always open.
WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE PROGRAM?
The support program length is flexible. We understand that different products need different amounts of time before launching, so we help the teams during the entire project lifecycle.
WHAT STAGE SHOULD BE MY GAME AT?
We accept projects starting from the first playable version. If it represents the core gameplay and main functional gameplay elements, you’re fine.
WHICH PLATFORMS DO YOU WORK WITH?
Currently, we’re mainly looking for mobile, PC and browser games, as the most of the mentors in our community are focused on these platforms. However, we’re constantly widen our mentors’ network so you may apply the game on any platform and we’ll find out how we can help you.
WHAT IF I DON’T NEED A PUBLISHER?
First of all, we can help you understand, if you really need a publisher or not. But whether you’re looking for a publisher or want to self-publish, whether it’s your first game or you have already published titles, we will help you get your games into the market efficiently.
WHAT IF ALL I NEED IS FUNDING?
We will be happy to help you identify and improve the reasons why you still don’t have funding. We will help you with the tools, strategy, research, and teach you how to effectively pitch and make your game appealing to publishers and investors.