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:  

• 15,000 euros financial support  

• An extensive workshop program tailored to the needs of indie developers  

• Individual mentoring by five experienced industry professionals     

• An additional coaching budget of 1,000 euro 

• workspace for exchange and collaboration  

• Joint trip to an international industry event 

• Access to the Games Lift Network consisting of around 30 industry experts   

• 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.