Subotron and Vienna Business Agency are bringing three indie studios from the Austrian capital to gamescom again: Up to three projects get € 1.500,- to cover their travel expenses and tickets to Cologne in August 2026.

The money can be used as the studios see fit in the context of a gamescom presence, from gamescom dev tickets to slots in an indie community booth like Indie Arena Booth or Home of Indies or otherwise.

Applications are open until 9 March 2026.

The two partners will also hold a a get-together Tuesday 25.08. to network with the Austrian scene and international industry experts including a presentation opportunity for the funded games in an informal setting.

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