Led by Abertay University, in partnership with the University of Dundee, the University of St Andrews, InGAME delivers innovative research and R&D support to games companies in the city of Dundee and beyond. InGAME is part of the Creative Industries Cluster Programme, funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council and part of the Industrial Strategy. We also receive significant funding from the Scottish Funding Council.
From 2018-2024, InGAME pioneered Collaborative R&D in the videogame industry. Our purpose was to drive growth and innovation in the Dundee videogames cluster by:
- developing a responsive model of collaborative R&D between academia and industry.
- deploying research and innovation infrastructure at the heart of industry.
- de-risking creative experimentation.
- developing scale-up capacities.
- diversifying growth and innovation opportunities.
InGAME delivered 177 industry collaborations, upskilled 2,283 professionals and stimulated £11.5 million in industry co-investment in just 5 years of operation.
Over the next ten years, the impact of InGAME will generate £84.7 million in gross value added (GVA) for the Scottish economy. This represents an incredible 16x return on original public investment.
InGAME Alumni and Partners
We are home to a talented and diverse interdisciplinary team.
Project Direction & Delivery
Sean Taylor, Project Director, Abertay University
Dr Chris Lowthorpe, Senior Research Fellow (Collaborative R&D), Abertay University
Jamie Smith, Project Coordinator, Abertay University
Katja Steel Kusáková, Producer, Abertay University
Karolina Myszkowska, Associate Producer, Abertay University
Scott Davidson, Creative Filmmaker, University of Dundee
Becca Emslie, Comics Producer, University of Dundee
Collaborative Research & Development
Stuart Anderson, Research Fellow (Data-Driven Design), Abertay University
Paul Blackham, Research Assistant (Technology Innovation), Abertay University
Dr Lynda Clark, Research Fellow (Narrative and Play), University of Dundee
Mindy Grewar, Research Fellow (Sustainable Creative Businesses and Collaborative Networks), University of St Andrews
Dr Damon Herd, Research Fellow, University of Dundee
Dr Jasmin Hinds, Research Fellow (Evaluation), University of St Andrews
Dr Jung-In Jung, Research Fellow (Interactive Engagement), University of Dundee
Adam Lockhart, Research Fellow, University of Dundee
Dr Augusto Rocha, Research Fellow (Entrepreneurship and Technology Exploitation), University of St Andrews
Animesh Sharma, Research Fellow, Abertay University
Divij Sood, Research Fellow (Technology Innovation), Abertay University
Dr Xinya You, Research Fellow (Sustainable Creative Business), University of Dundee
Academic Investigation
Dr Jennifer Ballie, Co-Investigator, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Prof Nic Beech, Co-Director, University of Dundee
Prof James Bown, Co-Director, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Prof Ross Brown, Co-Investigator, University of St Andrews Business School
Prof Shiona Chillas, Co-Director, University of St Andrews Business School
Dr Joseph DeLappe, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Dr Iain Donald, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Prof Ruth Falconer, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Dr Dayna Galloway, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Dr Paul Gault, Co-Investigator, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Prof Anthony Head, Co-Investigator, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee
Prof Paul Hibbert, Co-Director, University of St Andrews Business School
Dr William Huber, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Prof James Livesey, Co-Director, School of Humanities, University of Dundee
Dr Darshana Jayemanne, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Prof Chris Murray, Co-Director, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, University of Dundee
Prof Robin Sloan, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Dr Dominic Smith, Co-Investigator, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, University of Dundee
Dr Andrea Szymkowiak, Co-Investigator, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Prof Anita Taylor, Co-Director, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design University of Dundee
Prof Louise Valentine, Co-Investigator, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design University of Dundee
Prof Gregor White, Co-Director, School of Design & Informatics, Abertay University
Delivery Partners
4J Studios; Agency of None; Denki; BiGGAR Economics; Creative Dundee; Creative Scotland; Creative UK; Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS); Dundee City Council; Dundee Design Festival; Google; Immerse UK; Indie Champions; Indielab; InGAME International; Interface; Innovate UK; Malta Enterprise; Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP); Microsoft; Napier University; Nesta; Open Inclusion; Outplay Entertainment; Pulse North; The Science Museum; Scottish 5G Centre; Scottish Future Trust; Scottish Development International; Scottish Enterprise; Scottish Funding Council; Scottish Games Network; Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe; StoryFutures Academy; TayScreen; The Independent Games Developers Association (TIGA); UK Games Talent and Finance Community Interest Company (UKGTF); UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie); UNESCO City of Design; V&A Dundee; and Women in Game
Governance
InGAME’s operations are overseen by management, steering, and advisory boards
comprised of representatives of the academic institutions, co-directors, funding bodies
and industry and public-sector stakeholder representatives. The Steering Board was chaired by Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University.
Funding Partners
InGAME is fortunate to have a wide network of partners from academia, funding bodies, local and International Games companies and service delivery organisations. We are delighted to introduce you to our partners who support the work of InGAME.
