GMG x Google Play
Android Development & Mentorship Program
Since 2014, Girls Make Games has provided educational access and support to girls and non-binary students all around the world through summer camps, workshops and year-round mentorship sessions. As part of our growing mission, we’re expanding our programs to include Android development for underrepresented developers of all ages.
This year, we’re thrilled to offer support, mentorship and guidance to developers interested in bringing their commercially launched game to the Play Store in partnership with Google Play!
To qualify for the program, studios/devs must meet the following criteria:
Have a commercially viable / published game that is suited for mobile port
Game revenues must average $10K/mo over the last 6 months (can be across multiple platforms, eg Steam / Nintendo)
Have at least 1 core team member who identifies as female/nb OR the game identified for porting features a female protagonist / themes aligning with GMG’s mission and values
Agree to provide at least 5 hours of mentorship to GMG students (under 18) in 2025
Selected program participants may opt into one of the two tracks offered:
Track 1: Hands off Porting, no Funding
No cost Android port developed by GMG’s experienced partners. Porting will include adapting / modifying the game for mobile.
Receive support / guidance on Google Play store launch, including but not limited to:
No cost GP Store page creation
Opportunity to highlight and promote the mobile launch through GMG’s partners
Mentorship and coaching on designing for mobile, Google Play store best practices delivered by experienced mobile studios
Track 2: Hands-on Porting with Funding
Studio/developer takes on the responsibility of adapting and porting their game for Android and ships to Google Play by May, 2025. (Studios may sub-contract third-party porting company for the project at their discretion)
GMG provides $15K in funding to support the port
GMG provides support / guidance on Google Play store launch, including but not limited to:
No cost GP Store page creation
Opportunity to highlight and promote the mobile launch through GMG’s partners
Mentorship and coaching on designing for mobile, Google Play store best practices delivered by experienced mobile studios
Program Timeline (for either track):
September 19th: Applications open on GMG’s website
October 11th: Application closed
October 14 - November 10th: Participants identified, vetted and enrolled in the program
Dec 1 - TBD, 2025: Port Development and GP Launch
