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Northern Ireland Screen at Gamescom – New Engagement Opportunities

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Date Posted: May 13, 2025

Northern Ireland Screen have a number of engagement opportunities at Gamescom in August 2025. The Interactive Sector is invited to apply for the opportunity that is most suitable for the company.

Please read the guidance provided and ensure your application and supporting documents are submitted to [email protected] by 9am on Tuesday 20th May.

Opportunity 1. 3 Interactive Companies at the Indie Arena Booth

Northern Ireland Screen has taken an Indie Arena Booth. Three companies will have the opportunity to showcase their game.

What is included: 1 table at the silver booth in the Indie Arena. 1 exhibitor ticket. 1 Hardware Set including a laptop or PC, mouse, keyboard, headphones and monitor.

Access to preparation workshops, an invitation to Gamescom booth reception, participation in Gamescom shows. Developers must be present for all 5 days of Gamescom and manage their game exhibits! This includes ensuring the booth is always attended. Developers are responsible for borrowed hardware and must securely store it each evening.

To apply for a place on the Northern Ireland Screen Indie Booth Space please submit the following documents to [email protected] by 9am on Tuesday 20th May.
Requirements to apply for a place:

1.  Available to exhibit 19th – 24th August at Gamescom in Cologne. Please note flights leave Dublin not Belfast.
2. Submit a fully playable demo.
3. Submit a pitch packet for the game.
4. Submit your Gamescom marketing plan.
5. Submit a list of publishers/investors you have identified that you intend to meet with during Gamescom.
6.  Be available to present a 10-minute pitch to a panel in the afternoon of Thursday 22nd May at the main office of Northern Ireland Screen. Detailing why your company and game should be chosen to showcase at the Indie Arena Booth.7. The interactive company applying must be in receipt of Northern Ireland Screen funding either prototype or production.
7. Gamescom must be the first market this version of the game will be demoed at.
8. Names of the two individuals who will be attending on behalf of the company, their role and why they are the best people within the company to avail of this opportunity.

Please note that delegation support will be confirmed upon receipt of invitation to attend Gamescom.

Opportunity 2. Up to 5 companies to utilise space at the UKIE stand.

Northern Ireland Screen will have 2 meeting tables, Expo passes and MeetToMatch Accounts that companies can utilise on a rota basis across the delegation attending Gamescom.

To apply for a space at the Northern Ireland Screen space within the UKIE stand please submit the following to [email protected] by 9am on Tuesday 20th May.

1. Company overview, where the company is at, where you want to be in 12 months and how Gamescom aligns with your company strategy.
2. Game overview.
3. List of publishers/investors you have identified to set up a meeting at Gamescom.
4. Please ensure you name the individual, their role and the company.
5. Name of the individual who will be attending on behalf of the company, their role and why they are the best person within the company to avail of this opportunity.
6.  Available to attend Gamescom 19th-22nd of August. Please note that flights leave Dublin not Belfast.
7. The interactive company applying must be in receipt of Northern Ireland Screen funding either prototype or production.
8. Please note that delegation support will be confirmed upon receipt of invitation to attend Gamescom.

Opportunity 3. 1 individual from a Platform company to utilise space at the UKIE stand if project milestones have been met.

Northern Ireland Screen will have 2 meeting tables, Expo passes and MeetToMatch Accounts that companies can utilise on a rota basis across the delegation attending Gamescom.

To apply for a space at the Northern Ireland Screen space within the UKIE stand please submit the following to [email protected] by 9am on Tuesday 20th May.

1. Company overview, where the company is at, where you want to be in 12 months and how Gamescom aligns with your company strategy.
2. Game overview.
3. List of publishers/investors you have identified to set up a meeting at Gamescom.
4. Please ensure you name the individual, their role and the company.
5. Name of the individual who will be attending on behalf of the company, their role and why they are the best person within the company to avail of this opportunity.
6. Available to attend Gamescom 19th – 22nd of August. Please note that flights leave Dublin not Belfast.
7. The interactive company applying must be a member of the 24/25 Platform cohort.

Please note that delegation support will be confirmed upon receipt of invitation to attend Gamescom.