Geek StartUPs Zone

Highlights

  1. When? October 23-26, 2025
  2. Where? Poznań, GIC
  3. Why? Showcase, Feedback, Networking, Rewards
  • Poznań MTP
  • October 23-26, 2025

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Enter the heart of European gamedev!

Game on!

Second Edition - Bigger, Better, More Focused

Turn your startup idea into reality at Europe’s gaming capital.
GIC connects you with the full gamedev ecosystem: investors, marketers, business experts, tech innovators, producers, and creatives. Validate your vision, gain expert feedback, and build a network that drives global growth.

8 selected startups will get booth space and compete in the finale: Feedback Battle Royale.

Who We’re Looking For

Tech startups with gaming potential, especially:

  • dev tools & platforms,
  • AI for gaming, analytics, data systems,
  • B2B software, AdTech, HealthTech,
  • any solution making gamedev more efficient.
    Priority: gametech and AI projects.

Why Gaming Is Your Opportunity

$184B market, 3.2B gamers – growing faster than film & music.

Perfect global launchpad: game developers are early adopters, understand technology, and operate in an inherently international ecosystem.

Why Participate?

  • Showcase: reach thousands of GIC & PGA attendees.
  • Feedback: from investors, entrepreneurs, tech leaders.
  • Rewards: €5,000 + legal, marketing, and expert support.
  • Networking: investors, partners, B2B clients.
  • Booth space: guaranteed 4-day visibility.
  • Media: tech & gaming coverage beyond the event.

Audience: 3,400+ professionals, 860+ companies, studio leaders, developers, marketers, technical decision-makers and
gametech-focused investors

All 16 Selected Startups Receive:

  • Dedicated booth in Geek Startup Zone for 4 days
  • Exhibition space at the heart of Europe’s biggest gaming event
  • Direct access to potential B2B clients and partners
  • Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Top 8 Startups Additionally Get:

  • Presentation on the main Feedback Battle Royale stage
  • Intensive feedback sessions with industry practitioners
  • Competition for sponsor prizes worth €5,000 total
  • Enhanced media exposure and networking opportunities

Why This Works

Feedback from game developers equals gold for gametech startups. Where else will you find such a high concentration of practitioners who understand your solution and can implement it immediately in their projects?

GIC attendees aren’t just potential clients – they’re active practitioners who:

  • Know the real problems in game development
  • Have budgets allocated for technological solutions
  • Make implementation decisions in their companies
  • Can immediately assess your product’s value

Double Opportunity Format

  1. Guaranteed exposure – all 8 startups get booth space for 4 days
  2. Championship opportunity – compete for main prizes on stage
  3. Zero risk – even without winning, you gain valuable 4-day visibility

Event Format

Stage 1 (Oct 23–26): Exhibition, networking, B2B meetings.
Stage 2 (Oct 23): Feedback Battle Royale – live pitching, expert jury, awards.

Selection Process

Stage 1 (pre-event): 8 startups chosen for innovation, impact, maturity, scalability.
Stage 2 (at GIC): jury evaluation during Battle Royale.

Requirements

  • Project name, team info, solution description, strengths, pitch deck.
  • Welcome stages: pre-seed, seed, Series A.

Timeline

  • Sep 30 – Application deadline
  • Oct 1–5 – Selection
  • Oct 6 – Announcement of 8 startups
  • Oct 23 – Battle Royale

Why the Second Edition Is Better

  • Sharper focus on gametech
  • stronger industry connections
  • improved format with guaranteed value for all participants

Apply now!

Apply before Sep 30, 2025

Enter the heart of European gamedev!

Game on!

Contact: robert@gic.gd

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