A MAZE. / Berlin 2026

This workshop offers an introduction to German federal games funding for developers, founders, producers, and start-ups. We will look at what the funding is designed to support, who can apply, how the application process works, and what applicants should prepare before submitting a project. The session will also address common misunderstandings, typical challenges, and recurring questions from studios. The goal is to make the funding landscape easier to understand and to give participants a realistic sense of how to approach a federal funding application for their own game project.

//AUDIENCE:: Developers, entrepreneurs, producers, and start-ups or young studios interested in learning more about German federal games funding.
//REQUIREMENTS:: No formal requirements. The workshop is open to participants without prior experience in public funding. A general interest in game development, studio building, or project financing is helpful.
//BRING:: No specific equipment required. Participants should ideally bring their questions and an interest in games funding. A notebook or laptop for notes is optional.

For this workshop online registration is not required to attend. The spots will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis, so make sure to be at the workshop location at least 10 minutes before the starting time.