The Game Starter Foundry is an incubator program designed for emerging game studios and game-related startups. Its mission is to support passionate teams in shaping their businesses—guiding them from the initial concept stage all the way to releasing their games to the public.
We provide the resources and support needed to break into the games industry and help teams professionalize both their creative work and business operations.
The primary goal of the program is to support the founding process of a sustainable game studio. Through our extensive network of industry experts, participants receive guidance on a wide range of topics, including German business law, marketing strategies, funding opportunities, game design, and presenting their projects at industry events.
Program Details:
Once accepted, teams can participate in the incubator for up to three years, benefiting from a wide range of services and resources.
What we offer:
- Office space and access to a fully equipped professional recording studio
- Connections to funding bodies, game publishers, and work-for-hire opportunities
- Support for showcasing your project at major industry events (e.g., Gamescom, Indie Game Fest, German Dev Days)
- Webinars and workshops led by international studios and renowned industry professionals
Who can apply:
We’re looking for teams that:
- Have a solid game concept, a financial plan, and a market analysis
- Are committed to founding a studio and developing a commercially viable game
- Can regularly attend program activities in Cologne and online
We’d love to hear about your project and support you in building your own studio and making your dream a reality.
To apply, please contact Prof. Odile Limpach at: ol@colognegamelab.de
