Your launchpad to the game industry

Join Lithuania’s video game accelerator to professionalise your production pipeline and maximise business opportunities

First Edition Call open until 04/11

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What is GameTech?

Startup Lithuania’s GameTech is the blended 3-month accelerated program where you will be able to empower your studio thanks to the expertise of GameBCN team and international industry professionals, as well as exclusive networking events and lectures.

What is the acceleration program like?

Selected teams in each edition will benefit from a program that will help them take their video game where it should be.

The program is divided into two modules: production and business. At the beginning of the program, production milestones are agreed on with each team.

PRODUCTION

Implement agile methodologies in order to improve project management, planning and performance.

Game design

Project management

Leadership

BUSINESS

Instil business mentality in your team and learn how to market your game, how to pitch and how to incorporate.

Pitch deck

Marketing

Business and entrepreneurship

Public speaking

Up to €145K per studio

If you are selected and agree to enrol...
By Lithuania Innovation Agency:
Prototype: 39 701,34 EUR + VAT
Product: 59 296,65 EUR + VAT
By GameTech: €2,500 for each studio
€42,000 if you become the best studio

Mentorship

Get guidance, education, and support from industry experts.

Workshops & Lectures

Grow your knowledge and refine your pitches with experienced lecturers, successful founders and GameBCN team.

Weekly follow-up

Get personalized feedback, guidance, and support from the GameBCN team.

International Demo Day

Get exposure to potential publishers from international markets.

Global network

Contact with publishers around the world and access to GameBCN alumni community and opportunities

Timeline

Nov 4

Last day to apply to 1st edition

Nov 30

Kick-off!

To be held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Applicants who are chosen for the program will be invited to this event

Dec-Feb

Acceleration Program

GameTech Accelerator takes place, offering workshops, mentorships, office hours and networking events.

24 Feb

Demo Day

The Demo Day is the public event of all the studios that participated in the GameTech Accelerator. This event provides an opportunity to show your video game to potential international publishers.

Questions and answers

What are the requirements and conditions of GameTech?

Please read the Terms and Conditions of the program.

Are we required to move to Vilnius?

GameTech is a blended program that requires you to be in Vilnius less than 50% of the time. At least one member of the team must be on-site for 5 of the 12 weeks of the programme.

The rest of the time, all mentoring sessions and other events will take place online. There will be no sessions over the Christmas period, but you will have work to do.
When on-site, all mentoring sessions will take place in Vilnius and exciting events are planned!

Do we need full dedication to the program?

Participating studios will benefit from 24 hours of mentoring and follow-up meetings throughout the 3 months.

It’s up to you how you achieve the goals you’ve agreed with GameTech!

What happens if we apply late?

Applications are always open. If you apply after the deadline, we’ll consider you for the next edition of the program.

Who is this program not for?

– Still at idea stage.
– No MVP.
– One man show.
– Company founders with large ego who are unwilling to accept advice in changing their methods and thinking.

Can I apply if I am not based in Lithuania?

We welcome applications from all over the world! You must register a legal entity in Vilnius and take part in the program in person in order to be eligible to participate and receive a grant. You don’t need to worry; we will assist you every step of the way and the process is simple! For more info you can contact julija@startuplithuania.com. In Vilnius, registering a business is simple! A step-by-step manual for creating a legal entity in Lithuania:

Prepare articles of association, along with founding act/founding agreement
Reserve a temporary company name (optional)
Open an accumulative bank account
Transfer share capital to that accumulative account
Notarise the founding documents at a registered notary’s office
Register the company in the Register of Legal Entities
Convert the accumulative bank account into a settlement account

Still confused? Take a look at this comprehensive guide .

How does the selection process work?

After the open call, the GameBCN team will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the companies that applied. The studios will then be presented to the committee who will make the final selection. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process.

What is GameBCN?

GameBCN is a Barcelona-based company that specialises in incubating and accelerating video game development. Its activities include supporting studios with training, mentoring and resources to help them successfully develop and launch their games. GameBCN works with a wide range of companies and organisations in the games industry to promote innovation and growth in the video games sector.

The team

CALL OPEN

Until Nov 4