devcom 2025 Scholarship Program

About the Program

IndieGameBusiness® has partnered with devcom to support those in the IndieGameBusiness® community who, for various reasons, are unable to join the conference and gamescom on their own.

We place special emphasis on recruiting and retaining qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds across marginalized and minority communities around the world. Through the selection process, IndieGameBusiness® will award 10 on-site (content passes) and 15 online scholarship spots.

We intentionally provide a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for our participants and create meaningful memories for those who can join the event through on-site and online community-building actions.

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Scholarship Details

Application Deadline is June 30, 2025. Selections will be announced on July 4, 2025.

Scholars will be provided with:

Free passes for devcom, Aug 18 – 19
Free passes for gamescom b2b, Aug 20 – 22
Online briefing prior to the event (including recommended travel trips)
Discord-server invite with exclusive access to the scholarship community
On-site gathering and networking
Support and direct contact for scholars and partners before the events

Scholars own costs and responsibilities:

Travel to Cologne
Accommodations in Cologne during the event (we estimate that lodging ranges from 100 – 150+ Euros per night)
Living costs in Cologne
Cost of obtaining a passport and visa
Cost of obtaining travel and health insurance for the entire visit in Europe (40-60 Euros)
Scholars are required to take part in the community building parts of the program, including online briefings and on-site gatherings on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
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Terms & Conditions

Adhere to the devcom anti-harrassment policy
Awarded devcom/gamescom passes are not transferable and cannot be sold.
Refunds for previously purchased tickets are not available.
Privacy Notice: By agreeing, you give IndieGameBusiness® permission to share your data with game events GmbH (devcom). Personal data refers to individual details about personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person. This includes all information that relates to an individual. For more information, view the devcom privacy policy below.

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About #ddc2025

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Program & Speakers

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Attendee Information

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gamescom B2B

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Additional Details

The Diversity and Access Scholarship Program is designed to support members of the IndieGameBusiness® community in attending the devcom Developer Conference (#ddc2025) and gamescom, taking place from August 20–22.

In our selection process, attention to inclusiveness and serving underrepresented game developers will be a priority.

The call for applications will close on June 30 and the results of the selection will be announced on July 4.

August 17-19

devcom Developer Conference

Cologne, Germany

August 20-22

gamescom

Cologne, Germany

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