Geek StartUPs Zone & Feedback Battle Royale is part of GIC 2025 (Game Industry Conference) - the Europe’s biggest event for game developers, indies, studios, and businesses.
After a successful debut last year, Geek StartUP Zone returns to GIC 2025! Bigger, sharper, and even more focused on bringing tech startups closer to the gaming industry. This is where ideas transform into real opportunities, powered by direct access to the most complete gamedev ecosystem in Europe.
🔷 WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN?
GIC is not just a conference! With 3.2 billion gamers worldwide and a global market worth $184 billion, gaming is growing faster than the film and music industries combined. Game developers are also early adopters who operate internationally and are constantly looking for innovation. That’s why your startup can reach global markets from day one.
𝗔𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗨𝗣 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹:
🔸 Showcase your solution directly to thousands of GIC and PGA attendees,
🔸 Gain expert feedback from investors, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders with proven track records,
🔸 Connect with publishers, studios, and business developers actively seeking new technology,
🔸 Compete in the 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗲 - an intense on-stage competition where the top 8 startups present their projects, receive live expert feedback, and battle for €𝟱,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀.
🔷 WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We’re looking for tech startups with solutions that can impact the gaming ecosystem. Areas of interest include:
🔸 Development tools and platforms,
🔸 AI in gaming,
🔸 Analytics and data solutions,
🔸 B2B software platforms,
🔸 Marketing & AdTech,
🔸 HealthTech applications,
🔸 Any technology improving efficiency in the gaming industry.
Both early-stage (pre-seed/seed) and scaling (Series A) projects are welcome.
🔷 EVENT FORMAT:
🔸 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟲): 8 selected startups showcase their products for 4 days in a dedicated booth space within GIC - Europe’s largest gamedev event,
🔸 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗲 (𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟯): All 8 startups pitch on the main stage, receiving high-value insights and competing for recognition and rewards.
🔷 HOW IT WORKS:
Game developers aren’t just attendees! They are decision-makers with budgets, expertise, and immediate implementation power. Feedback from them is gold. Even without winning, every startup secures guaranteed visibility, networking, and B2B opportunities across the four-day event.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
🔸 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱,
🔸 Startup selection: October 1-5, 2025,
🔸 Announcement of the 8 finalists: October 6, 2025,
🔸 Feedback Battle Royale: October 23, 2025.
🔷 APPLY NOW AND JOIN THE NEXT WAVE OF GAMING INNOVATION!
Geek StartUP Zone 2025 is your chance to meet investors, partners, and clients. All in one place, at the heart of Europe’s gaming industry. Don’t miss out!
🔷 CONTACT INFORMATION:
🔸 Applications and Inquiries:
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