April 27, 2026
Games Lift 2026: Apply now from April 27 until June 1
You can now apply for Gamecity Hamburg's 2026 Games Lift from April 27 to June 1. Five teams will receive financial support in form of 15,000 euros, a comprehensive workshop program and individual mentoring. 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 2027.
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 experienced industry professionals
- An additional coaching budget of 1,000 euro
- workspace for exchange and collaboration
- Joint trip to an international industry event
- Playtesting sessions and other internal as well as public events
“Games Lift Insights” info event on May 12 with Cassia Curran
The online event “Games Lift Insights” on May 12 at 3 pm will give a first insight into what the participating teams can expect in the incubator's workshop program. Cassia Curran, strategy and business development consultant for indie games and part of the Games Lift Network, will give an introduction to market analysis for indie games. In addition, the Gamecity team will provide information about Games Lift and the application process.
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.
