Open Calls
Micro May 2026: Small Games, Big Ideas
Join a growing movement of bite-sized brilliance this May as Kickstarter invites game creators to launch compact, creative, and wildly fun micro games.
Kickstarter
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Simone Giertz Turned to Kickstarter for Her Latest Invention
The award-winning inventor behind products like the Folding Hanger and Everyday Calendar explains why she decided to bring her Laundry Chair to Kickstarter.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: How Ten Hundred Built a Trading Card Game With His YouTube Community
Artist and YouTuber Ten Hundred invited fans into every step of the process. The result: a community-built card game that funded in just two minutes.
Film
Kickstarter Films and Creators Take the Stage at SXSW 2026
At SXSW 2026, Kickstarter celebrates the films, filmmakers, and Kickstarter alumni shaping independent cinema.
Food
Creator Spotlight: What Do a NYC DJ and LA Skincare Entrepreneur Know About Olive Oil?
With Papa Nono Mimi already almost 600% funded on Kickstarter, it’s fair to say they know a thing or two.
Case Studies
Case Study: Why Gamely Returned to Kickstarter After Selling 1 Million Games
10 years after launching Randomise, Hazel Reynolds is back on Kickstarter with The Curator, her most ambitious game to date.
Partners
Introducing Kickstarter's New Partner Program
A new way to find trusted partners to help you launch, deliver, and grow on Kickstarter.
Partners
The Team That's Helped Brands Raise $60M+ on Kickstarter
Over the past five years, the boutique marketing agency New Waves has worked with top Kickstarter creators on market positioning, content creation, and their global product launches.
Partners
The Marketing Engine Behind Kickstarter's Biggest Campaign
How did EufyMake reach $46M? Meet the team behind the strategy. Global OneClick doesn't build the products—they make sure the world sees them, turning ideas into mega hits.
Partners
Partner Case Study: Vinyl 乙烯创意
The marketing team behind Makera, LaserPecker, and other multi-million dollar Kickstarter campaigns explains what’s led to their success on the platform.
Partners
Partner Case Study: TCF
The team behind Circular Ring 2 and other multi-million dollar Kickstarter campaigns shares how failure, preparation, and teamwork drive their success.
Launching Your Campaigns
The Best Time to Launch Your Kickstarter Campaign in 2026
Timing is everything! Discover the best days, months, and even hours to launch your campaign for maximum success in 2026, backed by data and insights.
