WhitepaperBGI Project
Guideline for Set-Up and Maintenance of a Mentoring System for Game Business Incubation
202087 pages~84 min full read
Key insights
7 takeaways · ~3 min read- 01The game industry is highly competitive and unique, with revenues exceeding three times that of the movie industry, requiring specialized incubation support distinct from generic tech incubators.See it on page 7
- 02Effective game incubation systems need to tailor their offerings based on the local startup ecosystem, considering factors like founders' experience (e.g., fresh graduates vs. industry veterans) and community focus (e.g., hobby developers needing business skills).See it on page 9
- 03Mentoring in game incubation involves a continuous, supportive relationship with experienced industry professionals, ideally based on a flexible long-term development plan, and requires mentors with strong communication, listening, and industry understanding.See it on page 32
- 04Incubators like VHTP GameDev Incubator operate both on-site and remotely, leveraging external experts and national support networks (e.g., Latvian Game Developers Association) to provide services like free co-working spaces, legal/accounting advice, and conference opportunities.See it on page 36
- 05Feedback collection through surveys, interviews, and discussions is crucial for iterating and restructuring incubator offerings, as demonstrated by Farm League's shift to the Living Game Intelligence Network (LGIN).See it on page 40
- 06Successful game incubators measure results by company growth in player base and business sustainability, as exemplified by Sting Game, which has 10 alumni companies as of 2020, including Hatrabbit, Valiant Game Studio, and Gro Play.See it on page 40
- 07Sting Game, part of the Sting Incubate program since 2017, aims to be a leading accelerator and incubator, backed by organizations like the City of Stockholm, Royal Institute of Technology, Vinnova, and Ericsson, with a goal of producing 20-25 new international growth companies annually.See it on page 48
Summary
The guideline provides hands-on support regarding the whole process of set-up and maintenance of a mentor system (search for mentors, get in contact, motivate them to get engaged, integrate them in the programme, monitor their work and give feedback, promote their engagement, keep them on board, support further Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Swedish Games Industry (Association of Swedish Game Developers) – Dataspelsbranschen Ventspils High Technology Park für internationale Zusammenar...
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