BSGI Workshop
“Bridging the Gap”
Baltic Sea Game Incubation
Workshop
2022
Five serious game startups opened up on their current business models and projects, and shared knowledge and ideas during the transnational workshop „Bridging the gap“ at the DE:HIVE Institute of the University of Applied Science Berlin.
The workshop featured presentations and discussions with leading personalities of the serious games sector and the field of game incubation Participants received individual guidance from the experts and were introduced to playful design- and management methods like game thinking „Bridging the Gap“ was part of the project Baltic Sea Game Incubation (BSGI) funded by Interreg and the European Union.
Hosting | Expert Acquisition | Project Management
Baltic Game Industry –
Empowering a Booster for Regional Development
Research Project
2022
Under the BSGI project, game incubators and business developers were provided with tools to enhance their preparedness in a rapidly growing and constantly evolving industry.
The primary challenge addressed was the need for a well-balanced approach in the game industry, which is among the most dynamic creative sectors globally. Despite this dynamism, business support often lacks specificity.
The sector faces the challenge that innovation intermediaries possess limited knowledge about the creative nuances of the game industry and how to effectively support game startups. These intermediaries commonly categorize them as either ICT or media, thereby constraining the attractiveness of support programs for game startups and limiting the overall effectiveness of the assistance provided.
To thrive, the game industry requires a well-balanced ecosystem, a burgeoning market, and a conducive environment. On one side, the mature industries of the Nordics offer profound insights into industry mechanisms, while on the other side, emerging industries from the Baltics introduce innovative products. Additionally, Germany, Denmark, and Poland each contribute to the industry with their unique characteristics.
DE:HIVE played a significant role by conducting the Workshop “Bridging the Gap”, focusing on establishing long-term financing in the game industry, specifically focusing on serious game startups.
