May 2, 2024
Games Lift 2024: Apply now from May 2 until June 10
Applications for Gamecity Hamburg's 2024 Games Lift are open from May 2 to June 10. Five teams will receive financial support in the form of 15,000 euros, a comprehensive workshop program and access to the Games Lift Network of international industry experts. In addition, the teams can benefit from 1,000 euros in coaching budget. After a three-month workshop phase, the teams will be further supported with individual mentoring and will travel together to an international industry event until August 2025.
Since 2020, Gamecity Hamburg's Games Lift incubator has supported a total of 20 start-ups and developer teams in the development of their digital games. Graduates of the program include Symmetry Break Studio, who received the Young Talent Award for the "Best Prototype" at the German Computer Game Award 2024. Other incubator alumni share their experiences in the incubator here.
New Diversity Checklist: As it has been mandatory for Prototype Funding 2024, Gamecity Hamburg is also introducing a Diversity Checklist as part of the application process for Games Lift. This contributes to the applicants' examination of their structures and processes in the development of game projects.
Further components of the Games Lift program
Indie developers who are accepted into the incubator can expect a year of support in form of knowledge transfer, provision of resources and a strong network.
Specifically, the participants receive:
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15,000 euros financial support
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An extensive workshop program tailored to the needs of indie developers
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Individual mentoring by five experienced industry professionals
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An additional coaching budget of 1,000 euro
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workspace for exchange and collaboration
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Joint trip to an international industry event
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Access to the Games Lift Network consisting of around 30 industry experts
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Playtesting sessions and other internal as well as public events
Further Informations, FAQ, required Templates and More
If you need to know more about the timeline and the games that have been funded, check them out here and read our FAQ for the Games Lift here.
You can find all necessary information about the application process here.
