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Our commitment to building

a more inclusive & diverse games industry!

gamescom dev and gamescom expand access for game developers who are unable to attend our events independently due to financial, structural, or personal barriers.

Our scholarship program focuses on identifying and supporting qualified talent from diverse backgrounds, particularly within marginalized and underrepresented communities worldwide.

Through a combination of online preparation and on-site experiences, we create a welcoming environment that enables meaningful connections, knowledge exchange, and long-term career opportunities.

Following the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, with over 400 scholars and 40+ international partners, the program continues to evolve and strengthen our commitment to accessibility, community, and industry development.

Group of participants of the Scholarship Programs

Our approach

We want to nurture a sense of safety and belonging in the games industry and the attendee community, as well as a career-long interest in attending gamescom dev’s events / gamescom.

We do this by offering a cohort model, a professional development and community-building programs aimed at elevating diverse voices.

What you receive as a partner or scholar

Complimentary tickets for gamescom dev (Aug 24–25)
Complimentary tickets for gamescom B2B (Aug 26–28)
Pre-event online briefing and onboarding
Curated on-site networking and gathering formats
Dedicated support and direct contact before and during the events
Visibility and promotion for partners and their application programs

Partner contribution

Run an application process within your community
Select scholars in alignment with program goals and criteria
Optional: Contribute to online or on-site program elements
Optional: Provide financial support for selected scholars
Optional: Sponsor specific program elements (e.g. gatherings, formats)

The application for partners has ended. Thank you for your interest!

Supported by our scholarship sponsors

We are proud to have the support of the IGDA Foundation and Supercell as scholarship sponsors for the 2026 gamescom dev scholarship program.

Their support helps us to further enhance the scholar experience, expand community-building opportunities, and create an even more welcoming and impactful program for game developers from around the world.