The European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) continues its expansion, as IMIRT, The Irish Game Makers Association, joined EGDF.
“Ireland is one of the key emerging game development hubs in the EU. We are more than happy to welcome Irish game developers into our network to share best practices, solve the industry’s challenges, and unite ourselves in building a European game industry on European terms,” said Jari-Pekka Kaleva, managing director of EGDF.
IMIRT is the 26th member of the Federation. The Federation has been steadily expanding its activities, especially in East and Southeast Europe, now covering 24 European countries. EGDF is focused on helping European game developers access talent, funding, and a route to the top of the game industry value chain — all challenges Irish game developers are also struggling with.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for IMIRT as we join EGDF, and we look forward to strengthening the connections between Ireland and our colleagues all over Europe,” said Colm Larkin, CEO of IMIRT.
ABOUT IMIRT
IMIRT – The Irish Game Makers Association represents game developers and creators of all disciplines across Ireland, from solo devs and indie studios to larger developers and publishers. IMIRT’s goal is to elevate Ireland’s games industry by championing creators, growing a world-class ecosystem, and showcasing Irish games on the national and global stage. IMIRT’s recent successes include Ireland’s tax relief for digital game development and the Digital Games Portfolio Fund, which is a range of direct supports and funding that launched in 2025. Imirt is supported by a Board of Directors elected by members, alongside CEO Colm Larkin and two staff members. IMIRT members can run for the Board of Directors every December.
ABOUT EGDF – Uniting the European game dev industry
The European Games Developer Federation e.f. (EGDF) unites national trade associations representing game developer studios based in 24 European countries: Austria (PGDA), Belgium (FLEGA, WALGA), Croatia (CGDA), Czech Republic (GDACZ), Estonia (GameDev), Finland (Suomen pelinkehittäjät), France (SNJV), Germany (GAME), Ireland (IMIRT), Italy (IIDEA), Lithuania (LZKA), Netherlands (DGA), Noth Macedonia (MGI), Norway (Virke), Poland (PGA, IGP), Portugal (APVP), Romania (RGDA), Serbia (SGA), Slovakia (SGDA), Spain (DEV), Sweden (Spelplan‑ASGD), Switzerland (SGDA), Turkey (TOGED) and the United Kingdom (TIGA). For more information, visit https://www.egdf.eu/.
Contact for EGDF:
Jari-Pekka Kaleva,
Managing Director, European Games Developer Federation (EGDF)
Senior Policy Analyst, Neogames Finland ry.
Phone: +358 40 716 3640
Email: jari-pekka.kaleva@egdf.eu