Prima Pubblicazione: an opportunity for Italian indie video games

Tambù Digital and Svilupparty launch Prima Pubblicazione, a program dedicated to independent Italian developers who want to transform their ideas into market-ready video games.
The program combines training, mentoring, and financial support, accompanying projects from the early stages of development to PC release.

From concept to publication

The program is divided into three progressive phases, each with a selection of projects that will be able to continue.

The first phase, scheduled between January and May 2027, will involve up to eight projects and will be dedicated to the development of a playable prototype, production planning, and preparation of the publishing strategy.

The second phase, from June to December 2027, will select up to four projects to create a Vertical Slice, a representative version of the final game. The final phase, scheduled between January and September 2028, will involve up to two projects, with the goal of completing and publishing them on PC. Successful titles are also expected to be ported to consoles.

The initiative offers an investment of up to €40,000 per project, as well as training, dedicated tutors, and mentors with experience in the sector. Tambù Digital will also support the selected titles as publisher.

Who is the program for?

First Publication is open to individuals, freelancers, sole proprietorships, and companies with a video game project intended for sale on PC and consoles. It is not necessary to submit a playable prototype or a complete Game Design Document, although these materials may represent added value for the application.

An important aspect concerns intellectual property: the rights to the video game remain with the developers, while Tambù Digital takes care of publishing.

Participation is free and the activities take place entirely online, allowing teams to participate from all over Italy. For the selected projects, the contact person must open a VAT number or set up a business within 30 days of the notification of the ranking.

How to participate

Applications are open from October 27th to December 21st, 2026, at 12:00. The ranking is scheduled for January 11th, 2027, with the first phase starting during the same month.

To apply, please consult the official documentation, complete the online form, and attach the required materials, including a project description, a summary of the game design document, team CVs, and a financial statement.

First Publication represents an opportunity for independent developers who wish to address not only the creation of their game, but also the production, entrepreneurial, and commercial aspects necessary to bring it to market.

For more information and to view the complete call for proposals, please visit the official website of Tambù Digital – First Publication