DAE Studios’ program is structured into three main stages: discovery, incubation & acceleration. Our program is tailored to your situation, as such there is a chance your journey will differ from others.
Meet like-minded people, form new teams and build games from scratch.
Get a taste of new skills, expand your arsenal: brainstorming, user testing, pitching, project management, marketing, …
Learn from experts during presentations and Q&A sessions. Listen to business specialists sharing their expertise.
Work in our co-working space that houses 7 game development studios. A place where students, startups and industries meet.
Had fun during the discovery phase and want to continue your journey? We’ll help you take your first steps into the indie startup life!
A perfect starting point in the amazing and fun world of the indie game industry
18 week program for interns and aspiring entrepreneurs. A meeting-ground for future game studios.
Work in our co-working space for 3 months: the co-creation hub that houses 7 game development studios. A place where students, startups and industries meet.
Get support from experienced mentors, participate in group coachings and workshops about all topics related to running your own game studio.
Learn from experts during regular presentations and Q&A sessions. Listen to business specialists sharing their personal stories.
Work along other game development studios pursuing their dreams, share experiences/stories and motivate each other to keep going.
During the 3 months in our co-working space, you receive the opportunity to further develop your IP
Get the chance to go to the next phase and receive funding and further coaching
Receive €25.000 funding and abovementioned coaching for your game studio. In return DAE Studios participates 10% in your studio.
Get one-on-one support from experts, participate in group coachings and workshops about topics related to game development and running your own game studio.
DAE Studios provides work-for-hire opportunities for its studios to cover those difficult early days.
Work in our co-working space which houses 7 game development studios. A place where students, startups and industries meet.
Expand your team at the right time with talented individuals from our ecosystem.
Collaborate with students of one of the best educational programs of the world.
Get access to our global network of industry, publishers, investors and 3rd party contacts.
Don’t hesitate to book an appointment with us. We are looking forward to explaining you all there is to know.
Best way to get us hooked by your idea? Send us a pitch deck of your game idea and your studio.
DAE Studios is a spin off from the Howest University of Applied Sciences initiated by the educational program Digital Arts & Entertainment.
Nelson Mandelaplein 2,
8500 Kortrijk
Belgium
Join 2 Games a Month!
Meet like-minded people, prototype a game idea & check market validity in this 4-week program.
15/05/2023 – 9/6/2023