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URGENT DEADLINE: New ‘Levelling-Up’ Startup Programme for Scottish Games Companies Opens – Apply by Nov 6th
An amazing new opportunity has been announced for early-stage games founders as Dundee-based GameSpace launches its ‘Levelling-Up’ Global Success Startup Programme.
This new, community-first accelerator is funded by the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Regional TechBooster fund. It offers a comprehensive, free programme of support for Scottish games and games-adjacent founders, set to run from November 2025 to March 2026.
However, the window for applications is extremely tight. Founders wishing to apply must do so by 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.
This is an incredibly short turnaround, and the Scottish Games Network strongly encourages all eligible studios and founders to review the programme details and submit their applications immediately.
What is the ‘Levelling-Up’ Programme?
The GameSpace programme is designed to build sustainable studios through shared learning, collaboration, and peer support. Successful applicants will join a Scottish cohort for a programme that includes:
- Community-First Support: Monthly meetups, peer-to-peer learning, and an active digital hub (including a gather.town space).
- Practical Growth Workshops: Five hands-on workshops covering vital topics such as ethics, leadership, marketing, competition, and purposeful pitching.
- Expert Guidance: Access to 1-to-1 mentoring, time with senior advisers, and specific industry talks.
- Showcase Opportunity: A final showcase event in Dundee in March 2026 to demonstrate your progress.
- Travel Support: Funding will be offered to founders travelling from outside the Dundee region to attend the in-person sessions, ensuring wider access.
Who is it for?
The programme is open to Scotland-based founders (from pre-startups to companies established for up to 5 years) in the games and games-adjacent sectors. The team is also especially welcoming applications from under-represented founders who value collaboration.
This focus on “games-adjacent” business is particularly welcome, aligning perfectly with the ‘More Than Games’ philosophy that SGN has championed. It acknowledges that the skills and technology of game development have a far wider application and economic impact, beyond the consumer games market.
A Call for a Connected Ecosystem
The launch of a major, UK-funded accelerator in Dundee is a significant and positive development for the entire Scottish ecosystem. It arrives at a time of exciting growth for industry support, complementing the new SGDA Games Accelerator for developers and SGN’s own ‘Hello World!’ education programme, which is focused on building the pre-university talent pipeline.
This creates a powerful opportunity – and a clear need – for collaboration. The leadership behind GameSpace, the SGDA, and the Scottish Games Network must work together in the coming months. We must ensure that all three programmes are aligned, complementary, and provide a clear, supportive, and non-confusing pathway for founders at every stage of their journey.
This is a new and exciting organisation, and we’re aware the community is keen to know more about GameSpace, its origins and long-term plans. SGN is already in the process of approaching the GameSpace team for a more in-depth interview to share with the community.
But for now, the priority is the deadline…
Apply To GameSpace Levelling-Up Global Success Startup Programme.
We urge all eligible founders, studios, and games-adjacent companies to read the full details and apply. This is a valuable opportunity to get high-level support to build and grow your venture.
Don’t hang about! Applications close at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.
Apply now: https://www.gamespace.org.uk/levelling-up
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Game Space Talks Games Industry Failure with Firestoke Founder
In an industry that often celebrates success while quietly burying its failures, a new event from Game Space is set to host a refreshingly honest and vital conversation.
Pixels & Pitfalls: Learning From Failure in the Games Sector will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, at Abertay’s cyberQuarter in Dundee. The event will feature a fireside chat with one of the most experienced veterans of the Scottish games industry, Paul Farley.
The session promises a candid exploration of a topic that is too rarely discussed: how to navigate the lows of the games industry and turn setbacks into a foundation for future growth. For any developer, studio head, or aspiring entrepreneur, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn the hard-won lessons that are often more valuable than the stories of runaway success.
Paul Farley’s career provides a unique and compelling perspective, stretching from the legendary days of DMA Design, through to mobile games pioneer Digital Bridges, the creation of Tag Games, to his most recent role as the founder of indie publisher Firestoke.
Paul will share insights from his journey, covering the challenges of building studios, the realities of shipping games, and the resilience required to launch new ventures in a highly competitive market.
The discussion will focus on practical, actionable advice: how can businesses recognise when things are going wrong? How do you handle those setbacks, both professionally and personally? And, most importantly, how do you learn from those moments to build stronger, more resilient businesses in the future?
Why Talking About Failure Matters
This is a vital conversation for the entire creative ecosystem. Anyone interested in resilience, entrepreneurship, and the realities of working in games or the creative industries is encouraged to attend.
Event Details:
- What: Game Space: Pixels & Pitfalls – Learning From Failure in the Game Sector
- When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 17:30 – 20:00 BST
- Where: Abertay cyberQuarter, Dundee
- Tickets: See below…
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Game Space Announces Power Up Your IP Event in Dundee
Community hub Game Space has announced its next event for developers, creators, and founders: Power Up Your IP! The event, which will provide expert advice on protecting and leveraging Intellectual Property, is set to take place in Dundee on Monday, 22nd September 2025.
Hosted at Abertay University’s CyberQuarter, this evening is designed to provide clear, actionable advice on what is often a studio’s most valuable asset. While speakers have not yet been publicly listed, the session promises to be an unmissable opportunity for anyone creating original work – from solo developers to established studios – to gain essential insights into the world of IP.
This is another key event in a packed month for the Scottish games ecosystem, further highlighting the vibrancy and collaborative spirit of the sector (and paving the way for a future Scottish Games Fest…) Understanding how to manage intellectual property is fundamental to building a sustainable business in the creative industries.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, 22nd September 2025
- Time: 17:30 – 20:00 BST
- Location: Abertay CyberQuarter, Abertay University, Dundee
- Tickets: Free to attend, but registration is required.
To secure your place, book your free ticket via Eventbrite:
Register on Eventbrite