Press Start: Overview
Founding in the games sector: all information on the grant
“Press Start: Games Founding Grant” is a funding program that supports the creation of new game development studios in Germany. An expert jury will select up to 130 founders from all over Germany for the project. It is designed with a focus on supporting games as a cultural asset.
The application phase runs from October 28 to November 17, 2024. The program is run by game – The German Games Industry Association in cooperation with the Foundation for Digital Games Culture and is funded by the Minister of State for Culture and the Media.
What is on offer
18-month grant of 2,750 euros per month
Extensive educational and networking program
Coaching from games industry experts
For whom
Fresh founders (founded in the last 18 months)
Soon-to-be founders (start-ups within the next 12 months)
Students planning to graduate by summer 2025
What is required
At least one game concept or game in the early development phase
Projects can also include serious games, VR/AR/MR and more
Who can apply
Game developers with main residence in Germany
Founding project with headquarters in Germany
Individuals, but in combination with up to 2 other team members
Press Start: Games Founding Grant
Ingenious games ideas? Apply now!
You are developing games while being in the middle of the founding process? You’ve got a game pitch in the drawer and hatch a plan for your own indie studio? You have just founded a studio and seek support? Then it’s on!
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