Land Set to Display at Gamescom 2025 Event

Baden-Württemberg, a region known for its technological prowess, is making a significant push to bolster the gaming industry through the "Games BW" funding initiative. This funding aims to leverage the potential of gamification and immersive technologies to create new markets, secure jobs, and strengthen competitiveness in the global technology environment.

The funding, totalling 1.2 million euros, is designed to support innovations in the field of games and gamification. It seeks to retain game developers in the region, promote new game studio start-ups, and contribute to a diverse and innovative creative economy. The funding deadline for project applications is August 31, 2025.

The Baden-Württemberg Film and Media Foundation, responsible for the funding strategy, offers financial funding programs, further training, start-up programs, networking, and brokerage offers for the games industry. This comprehensive approach is intended to foster a economically healthy and sustainable gaming ecosystem.

The gaming industry in Baden-Württemberg is thriving, with around 150 companies employing over 1,400 people. The software/games industry is the largest sub-sector of the cultural and creative economy in the region, with a turnover volume of around 16.57 billion euros and a growth rate of around twelve percent compared to the previous year.

The Baden-Württemberg government is specifically promoting the innovation capability of the games industry as a future sector. This is reflected at events like Gamescom, where nine prominent Baden-Württemberg studios are presenting their latest games and developments in the business area. For the first time, outstanding indie games from the region are being presented at the Indie Arena Booth in the public area of Gamescom.

Moreover, the funding attracts game studios from within and outside Germany to settle in Baden-Württemberg through attractive funding conditions. The Baden-Württemberg THE LÄND stand at Gamescom focuses on "Games & Virtual Worlds Made in Baden-Württemberg", reflecting the growing importance of digital, connected worlds for the future of the gaming industry.

All necessary information and application forms for the Games BW funding can be found on the MFG Website. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, Baden-Württemberg is positioning itself as a leading hub, leveraging its resources to support innovation, growth, and the creation of immersive, engaging experiences for players worldwide.