Minister of State for Culture promotes Germany-wide Games start-up grant

Over a period of 18 months, founders receive a grant of 2,750 euros per month to help them focus on the start-up phase and drive forward the development of their own games. The scholarship holders also receive a comprehensive education and networking program as well as coaching to provide them with the best possible support for their start in the games sector. An expert jury will select up to 130 founders from all over Germany for the culturally focused pilot project. The application phase will run from October 28 to November 17, 2024. The program will be implemented by game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. in cooperation with Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur gGmbH and financed by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

“Press Start: Games start-up grant” is aimed at game developers residing in Germany who have either founded a company in Germany in the last 18 months or are planning to do so within the next 12 months. Applicants who are still studying will also be considered, provided they are aiming to graduate at the end of the current winter or upcoming summer semester. For a valid application, at least one game concept or game in the early development phase must be submitted. In principle, all projects that use games-based mechanics and technologies in the broadest sense (gamification, serious games, VR/AR/MR, etc.) are also suitable.

Interested founders can find out more about the program at a webinar hosted by Stiftung Digitale Spielekultur and game on 30 October 2024.

Original article taken from game.de

Published October 2024