Empowering
Games Business
Made in Cologne.
Welcome to the Games Syndicate Cologne – the association of committed entrepreneurs from the games industry for a strong, visible and future-oriented games industry in the Cologne region.
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Game Starter
Foundry
The Game Starter Foundry is an incubation program for young game studios and start-ups in the games industry. It aims to support dedicated teams in structuring their company and guide them through the entire process – from brainstorming to the release of their games.
GSC
Cluster
The Games Cluster Cologne is a new initiative by Games Syndicate Cologne e.V. and Startplatz, which aims to strengthen Cologne and NRW as an important location for the games and esports industry. By 2026, a modern co-working hub will be created in the heart of Cologne’s creative district – with flexible workspaces, offices and community areas specifically for studios, start-ups and freelancers.
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*/Our mission & vision
“Together we are shaping Cologne’s future as Europe’s leading games location.”
Whether you are a start-up, studio, freelancer or training center: no one stays alone with us. We focus on regular networking, open exchange, shared learning and mutual support, including for new technological innovations. In this way, we create a resilient ecosystem in which education, innovation and entrepreneurship are promoted and made visible. Our goal: to make Cologne one of the leading locations for game development and marketing in Europe.
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Exclusive access
Our members regularly receive free access to our exclusive events, network meetings and roundtables – in a relaxed atmosphere and with inspiring keynote speeches and event series. In this way, we promote the exchange of knowledge and continuously strengthen the regional network.
Targeted support
We support you with technical questions, provide targeted tips and arrange valuable contacts in the industry and with our partners. Young studios in particular benefit from individual advice to help them build their business successfully and sustainably.
Visibility
Our members benefit from targeted public relations work, a joint presence at events and support with the market launch of new games and products. Whether through press, trade fairs or partnerships – we make you visible as part of the Cologne games industry: locally, nationally and internationally.
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Do you have questions or feedback? We are close by – just a few clicks and a contact form are all it takes.
