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Gamecity Hamburg supports six digital games in seventh Prototype Funding round
Gamecity Hamburg supports six digital games in seventh Prototype Funding round
Each game received up to €80,000 to support development of marketable prototypes
Image credit: Gamecity Hamburg
News
by Sophie McEvoy
Staff Writer
Published on May 19, 2025
Gamecity Hamburg has completed the seventh round of its Prototype Funding program, with six digital games receiving up to €80,000 as part of a non-repayable grant.
The investment will support these studios in developing marketable prototypes located in Hamburg. Applications for the next funding round start in spring 2026.
This year's games include:
NeverLight by Nightless Games – €80,000
Pet Universe by Tivola Games – €80,000
Space Station Manager by GameXcite – €80,000
Unbreachable by Buckfish – €72,000
Deep Fog Signals by Symmetry Break Studios – €32,000
Cosmic Run by Zinktank Labs – €30,000
"The high quality of the projects submitted to this funding round led to an intensive decision process within the awarding committee," said head of Gamecity Hamburg and member of its award committee Dennis Schoubye.
"The funded projects show a wide variety of genres, ideas, and teams. With the prototype funding, we are supporting established companies and up-and-coming start-ups in Hamburg as a games location."
Recipients of the grant were chosen by Gamecity Hamburg's awarding committee, which consists of industry experts including:
Nina MüllerJonas HüsgesValentina BirkeMichael SchadeDennis SchoubyeGamecity Hamburg provides further opportunities outside its Prototype Funding program, including its Games Lift incubator. This program supports five teams, developers, and start-ups developing digital games.
It provides €15,000 in start-up funding, in addition to a coaching and mentorship program with workshops and follow-up support.
Developers can currently apply for the Games Lift incubator until June 10, 2025.
#gamecity #hamburg #supports #six #digital
Gamecity Hamburg supports six digital games in seventh Prototype Funding round
Gamecity Hamburg supports six digital games in seventh Prototype Funding round
Each game received up to €80,000 to support development of marketable prototypes
Image credit: Gamecity Hamburg
News
by Sophie McEvoy
Staff Writer
Published on May 19, 2025
Gamecity Hamburg has completed the seventh round of its Prototype Funding program, with six digital games receiving up to €80,000 as part of a non-repayable grant.
The investment will support these studios in developing marketable prototypes located in Hamburg. Applications for the next funding round start in spring 2026.
This year's games include:
NeverLight by Nightless Games – €80,000
Pet Universe by Tivola Games – €80,000
Space Station Manager by GameXcite – €80,000
Unbreachable by Buckfish – €72,000
Deep Fog Signals by Symmetry Break Studios – €32,000
Cosmic Run by Zinktank Labs – €30,000
"The high quality of the projects submitted to this funding round led to an intensive decision process within the awarding committee," said head of Gamecity Hamburg and member of its award committee Dennis Schoubye.
"The funded projects show a wide variety of genres, ideas, and teams. With the prototype funding, we are supporting established companies and up-and-coming start-ups in Hamburg as a games location."
Recipients of the grant were chosen by Gamecity Hamburg's awarding committee, which consists of industry experts including:
Nina MüllerJonas HüsgesValentina BirkeMichael SchadeDennis SchoubyeGamecity Hamburg provides further opportunities outside its Prototype Funding program, including its Games Lift incubator. This program supports five teams, developers, and start-ups developing digital games.
It provides €15,000 in start-up funding, in addition to a coaching and mentorship program with workshops and follow-up support.
Developers can currently apply for the Games Lift incubator until June 10, 2025.
#gamecity #hamburg #supports #six #digital
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