Games/Bavaria Launches its own Accelerator Programme

Bavarian game developers have until the end of May to apply for the first round of Games/Bavaria's new Level Up accelerator programme. The programme offers workshops, targeted coaching and free co-working space.

The patron of Games/Bavaria's new Level Up accelerator programme is the Bavarian Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehring. "We have made 2024 the year of games in Bavaria. Following the extremely successful GG Bavaria games fair and the German Computer Games Award (DCP) in Munich, we are launching the next major programme for the Bavarian games industry in the first half of the year: the Games/Bavaria Accelerator," says Mehring.

The six-month programme, which starts in July, is designed to support Bavarian studios in taking their games projects from concept to market launch and to help the teams founding a company. Through practical workshops, targeted coaching and peer-to-peer exchange, the programme will support participants in the development of their games projects and provide advice and support for the sustainable development of their companies. Participants will also gain access to a network of experts and mentors from the games industry, as well as free co-working workspaces in Munich. The programme also aims to increase the chances of follow-up funding through the development of a strong vertical slice and pitch deck. Interested developers and teams can apply for Level Up until 31 May.

"Bavaria has a strong scene of up-and-coming game studios. With 'Level Up', we have responded to the industry's great desire for professional and entrepreneurial support in the phase from concept to market launch," says Lina Timm, managing director of Medien.Bayern and head of Games/Bavaria. As a comprehensive coaching programme, it perfectly complements the financial support provided by the FFF Bayern. With the support of the Bavarian Ministry for Digital Affairs, we can further advance the professionalisation of the games industry."

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