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Game Startup Verify

Southern Sweden has become one of the major game development hotspots in Europe, sporting one of the highest concentrations of game developers anywhere in Europe, a wide range of studios from indie to AAA, one of Europe’s leading game conferences and one of the best game schools in the world.

With successes big and small, across all genres and platforms receiving international recognition and praise, Malmö is on a mission to become the gaming capital of Europe. With increasing collaboration for a thriving and sustainable ecosystem across the region, southern Sweden (Blekinge and Skåne) now has over 70 game companies, we now aim to enable more studios to get started, develop and grow.

Under the direction of our project partners and friends at Blekinge Business Incubator (BBI), Game Habitat and our project partners Minc, Ideon Innovation, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) with support from Tillväxtverket invite you to a 7 weeks program with focus on verifying your game project.

A 7 weeks program with focus on game concept verification. 

Verify your game concept through pitching and social media presence.

Apply now

What is Game Startup Verify?

Game Startup Verify is a 7-week program running from end of April to mid June 2023 where we focus on one thing: verification.

You will work actively and hands-on with verifying your game concept through publisher and investor pitching, as well as by actively working with social media to improve your marketing skills and validate your game towards your audience.  

Through assignments you’ll sharpen up your social media presence, explore market potential and verify your game towards your audience. The program will help you make sure your communication is engaging and inclusive by providing coaching and feedback from industry experts as well as group sessions on a weekly basis. 

The program will have you…

… pitch for publishers and investors.

… build a buzz online through social media.

… analyze the market and find out where your game fits in.

… learn crucial inclusive and effective communication skills.

Who can apply?

Game Startup Verify is targeting you who;

  • are based in Southern Sweden (Skåne and Blekinge).
  • are at least 18 years old.
  • have a working demo/prototype/vertical slice ready to be tested and verified.

 

As we’re driven by making the games industry and our community a more inclusive and diverse place, we will prioritize teams with a diverse composition.

 

                     Is this you and your team? 

Apply now

About the program

The program will be run online during daytime, with group sessions on a once-a-week basis, and weekly assignments. For you to get the most out of the program, we expect that you can set aside at least a few hours per week doing the assignments tied to the program to work on your marketing and game pitches.

Participation in the program is free-of-charge, there will be a limited number of slots available.

If  you have any questions about the program, send an email to mans@b-b-i.se

dates

  • Last date to apply: 2023-04-14

  • Admission replies: 2023-04-21 at latest 

  • Program start: 2023-04-26

  • Program end: 2023-06-15

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FAQ

  • Can I apply as an individual?

Yes, you can! We accept applications from both individuals and teams for this program.

  • How much of a playable game do I need to have in order to apply?

You need to have come far enough to have something that you can begin verifying by sharing content online and/or pitching to publishers. If still in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact us!

  • Can I work or study while attending this program?

Yes. This program is not full time. However, in order to fully take part in the program you need to be able to set aside a few hours every week.

Game Startup Verify is run as part of the EU funded project Game Accelerate South Sweden (GASS). Read more about the GASS project here.

Project partners

Blekinge Business Incubator