Support an Island Creator: Crowdfunding Launched to Fund Orkney Developer’s SGDA Accelerator Travel

The Scottish Games Network is calling on the community to support a unique crowdfunding campaign forAdam Clarke, an Orkney-based game developer who has secured a place in the Scottish Games Developers Association (SGDA) Accelerator Programme.

While earning a spot in the prestigious accelerator is a huge win for the developer and a testament to the talent emerging from all across Scotland, the high and often prohibitive cost of travel and accommodation from Orkney has created an unexpected financial barrier to Adam’s participation.

The developer, whose project was selected against stiff competition, is now seeking support from the wider industry to cover the essential logistical costs required to attend the in-person sessions of the accelerator.

Bridging the Geographic Gap

This situation underscores a recurring challenge in the Scottish creative sector: ensuring that national opportunities are truly accessible to talent outside of the central belt. If Scotland’s games ecosystem is to be truly national – a key pillar of the Games Action Plan – it must actively support creators from all regions.

The SGDA Accelerator is designed to provide intense mentorship and resources for business growth. Losing a highly talented participant simply due to geography would be a significant loss for the entire cohort.

This crowdfunding campaign is a vital, community-driven effort to bridge that gap and ensure that regional excellence is not penalised by high travel costs.

How You Can Help

The Scottish Games Network urges studios, freelancers, and individuals who believe in the importance of supporting regional talent to contribute to the campaign. Every donation will go directly toward ensuring that Adam can continue to attend the necessary in-person sessions and benefit fully from the SGDA Accelerator experience.

Let’s ensure this up-and-coming island creator gets the platform they deserve to build a successful Scottish studio.

To donate and support the campaign, please visit Adam’s GoFundMe page.

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