Instead of acquiring its own house, the Cologne-based games industry is relying on special conditions at an existing start-up hub and incubator. This is made possible by a cooperation between Games Syndicate Cologne and Startplatz Köln.
The cooperation will take effect in 2026. Nevertheless, the Games Syndicate Cologne association recently invited members to provide information about the cooperation and the corresponding conditions. Startplatz Köln, a startup hub in Cologne's Mediapark, will be the new home for both the association and all its members who wish to join. They will benefit from special conditions negotiated by Games Syndicate Cologne.
The advantage is not only the office space. Interested companies will have access to the entire Startplatz community, which includes startups, SMEs, agencies, investors, and mentors. They will also be able to participate in numerous events and workshops and use the conference and event spaces.
Startplatz's existing offerings are also set to be expanded in the future to include games-specific formats and initiatives. The initiators of Games Syndicate Cologne hope that this will create a place where founders, studios, and companies from the games industry can work more closely together, learn from each other, and grow together.
