Starting immediately, startups and small to medium-sized enterprises can apply for funding totaling up to 180,000 euros to develop digital games. The application period runs from September 4 to 24. Prototypes with compelling market potential are eligible for up to 80,000 euros in funding. The funding is non-repayable.  

Application Process    

The following are eligible to apply for prototype funding:     

• Developers and developer communities    

• Or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)    

• That are based in Hamburg     

• Or are relocating their headquarters to Hamburg    

• Or are opening a branch/business premises in Hamburg.  

A consultation with Gamecity Hamburg is mandatory before the submission deadline to prepare applicants in the best possible way for the application process. All information about the application, a comprehensive FAQ, and the necessary templates can be found at:  https://gamecity-hamburg.de/funding/apply-now/   

Awarding Committee

The awarding committee for the second funding round consists of Valentina Birke (Director of Indie Arena Booth), Nina Müller (VP of Publishing & Development Services at Goodgame Studios), Dennis Schoubye (Head of Gamecity Hamburg), and new members Nora Klutzny (Producer at Off the Beaten Track) and Paul Taaks (Co-Founder and Creative Director at Overhype Studios).

Projects from Previous Funding Rounds 

Various recipients of prototype funding have already released their games, which were supported by Gamecity Hamburg, most recently Pipapo Games with “Map Map – A Game About Maps.” All previous grant recipients and teams can be found at: https://gamecity-hamburg.de/funding/#All_Projects 

All information regarding the application process will be published on our funding website when the application phase begins: https://gamecity-hamburg.de/funding/.