tojam sponsors
All the free food, drink, prizes, and happiness is no accident. It's provided entirely by our generous sponsors who allow us to punch above our weight. Take a minute to read about the amazing things they do (besides supporting us)!
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Ontario Creates, an agency of Ontario's Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, is the central catalyst for developing the province's cultural media cluster and focuses on the book, film, television, interactive digital media, magazine and music industries. OMDC promotes and enhances each of these industries by creating investments and jobs to facilitate original content creation to grow Ontario into an internationally recognized jurisdiction to invest in, create, produce and enjoy original cultural media products.
At Uken, we create games that people everywhere love. In 2025, we partnered with Mattel to release Mattel Match; a match-3 puzzle game that brings beloved toys to life in a playful, nostalgic way. Before that, in 2020, we launched Ava’s Manor, a solitaire renovation game where players renovate and decorate the manor while uncovering mysterious clues and dabbling in a romantic storyline. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and Jeopardy! World Tour remains the top two trivia games engaging millions of players around the world every month.
We consider ourselves data-driven designers, technologists, and artists. Through collaboration, we pair the craft of design with feedback and data to deliver a pace and rhythm in each game session that immerses our audience and leaves them wanting more. We have a quirky, nerdy culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, quality ideas, and a data-driven mindset. We believe in moving quickly and improving constantly, and that mantra is reflected in the weekly updates we make to our games and internal technologies. We have an appetite for pushing technical boundaries but with a focus on practical use. We take entertainment seriously.
The jam wouldn't be what it is today without the College’s continued support, including its amazing space, top-notch machines + monitors, Internet, electricity, security, and so much more! Check out their Game - Programming, Digital Design - Game Design, and Game - Art programs, which offer an intensive, industry-focused, learning experience that produces amazing graduates.
Special thanks to JP Amore for his trust, flexibility, and time - and Luigi Ferrara for his ongoing enthusiastic support.
Houdini Indie's procedural node-based workflow offers a smarter way to create high quality game art. Houdini technology is used by AAA studios to take their games to the next level and now this procedural power is also available to indie game devs around the world. Houdini Indie provides you with a procedural pipeline-in-a-box where all the steps needed to set up a model or game level are represented by networks of nodes. These nodes can be maintained deep into production, making last minute creative decisions easy.
SideFX returns as a TOJam Sponsor and offers game jammers a FREE 2-month Houdini Indie license to use before, during, and after the game jam! You can request a temporary license here - Houdini License Sign Up.
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of ELDEN RING, with major moments from the narrative brought to life through video montages, original lighting and sound effects, and the groundbreaking score performed live by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
The fate of the realm is in the hands of the Tarnished. To become Elden Lord, they must travel across the Lands Between, collect the Great Runes and make their way to the Erdtree.
Drinkbox Studios is an independent Toronto-based video game developer. Founded in 2008, Drinkbox is best known for the award winning Guacamelee! series, and the action RPG Nobody Saves the World. Drinkbox Studios enjoys long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and cuddling in front of a warm fire. When playing Monopoly, Drinkbox usually wins first prize in a beauty contest."
Sago Mini is an award-winning company devoted to play. With three subscription services and over 10 million monthly active users, Sago Mini creates apps that seed imagination, grow wonder, and bring thoughtful design to life for preschoolers and parents worldwide. Proudly Canadian, Sago Mini is a subsidiary of Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company. Along with sister studios Toca Boca and Originator, Sago Mini is part of the Piknik bundle – a collection of the world’s best apps for kids in one subscription.
Roblox is an immersive gaming and creation platform that offers people millions of ways to be together, inviting its community to explore, create, and share endless unique experiences. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together– in a world that's safe, civil, and optimistic. To achieve this vision, we are building an innovative company that, together, with the Roblox community, has the ability to strengthen our social fabric and support economic growth for people around the world. For more about Roblox, please visit corp.roblox.com.
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Capy (short for Capybara Games) is a Toronto-based independent game studio and a long-time participant / supporter of TOJam. Capy has developed several award-winning games including Grindstone, Sword & Sworcery EP, BELOW, Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, and Super TIME Force (which was conceived at TOJam 6). Capy loves game jams and all the fine folks who take part in them
Parker Pad has been our name tag print vendor for many years now! They're an eco-friendly, digital, offset and post press provider, fully equipped to take your project from initial concept to final mailing and distribution. They've been doing this for 70 years, so we know the design is in good hands when we send them a 500+ list of names. All we do is wait by the mailbox until they arrive!
Every TOJam t-shirt you see at the jam (worn by organizers and volunteers) is made by Chop Shop Goods, which are absolutely fantastic! Chop Shop specializes in creating custom designs (or wicked pre-created designs) on a dime, while ensuring that each product oozes with style and class. They've been our provider since the beginning of time; you'll want something for every day of the week!
Torontaru is a monthly meet-up with the simple aspirations of providing a place for friendly, game-inclined folks (whether you make 'em or you like 'em!) to get together. No-fuss funtimes, every last Wednesday of the month!
Fedica is an all-in-one, AI-powered social media platform designed to help you build genuine communities and forge real relationships across multiple networks. With advanced scheduling, deep follower analytics, and real-time social listening across more than 11 platforms, Fedica gives you enhanced control and ownership over your digital presence. It empowers brands and influencers to connect authentically with their audience by delivering precise insights into demographics and engagement trends, so you can craft targeted campaigns that resonate and drive measurable growth.
Experience a smarter, more connected approach to social media management with Fedica.
Toronto Games Week is a week-long celebration of playable arts and culture, running from June 11-17th, 2026. Events under the Toronto Games Week umbrella are organized independently by dozens of organizations, curators, companies, creators, and communities throughout the city! For more information about their fourth event, visit the website at TorontoGamesWeek.com
At FreePlay Arcade Bar, immerse yourself in a world of classic arcade games and pinball machines. Our collection includes timeless favorites that bring back the golden age of gaming. Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, FreePlay offers an exciting and nostalgic experience for everyone. Come and relive the excitement while enjoying great drinks and a fantastic menu!