Game Accelerator Program
Startups in digital game development have the unique opportunity to partake in a two-year program at Filmby Aarhus. The program features some of the best mentors and leading industry experts. The program is the only of its kind in Denmark, and its mission is to assist particularly talented and promising startups, while also strengthening game production in Western Denmark.
Selected game startups in the program
The program offers
Free office space
You will receive free office space at Filmby Aarhus' startup community, Ideas Lab. Here, you will work alongside other startups and founders who develop projects such as video games, short films, campaigns, and media productions.
Professional mentorship program
Throughout the two-year program, you will be guided and coached by four experienced mentors. They offer support with pitching, preparing funding applications, market research, and they can help you strengthen your game project through clear design, strong storytelling, and visual direction. You can read more about the four mentors further down the page.
Conference participation
The program pays for transportation, accommodation, and access to some of the game industry's most important annual conferences, including Gamescom in Cologne. Here, you will have the opportunity to pitch your game projects to Danish and international investors and publishers.
Workshops, events, and networking
As part of the program, you will be invited to participate in a range of workshops, events, and networking activities with other game studios and game enthusiasts in Aarhus and across Denmark. These activities provide you and your startup with access to the latest knowledge in game production and valuable industry connections.
The four mentors
Søren Lass
Søren is an experienced and highly respected name in the games industry. He has held senior marketing roles at Ubisoft, among others. Today, he works as a business development consultant and agent for game developers, publishers, investors, and public organizations. He has been involved in numerous international successes, ranging from indie titles like Awesomenauts to AAA games such as Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six.
Esben Kjær Ravn
Esben is the founder and CEO of the game studio Kong Orange in Aarhus. The studio is behind some of Denmark’s most creative and artistically ambitious digital games, including the 3D puzzle game Felix the Reaper and Out of Words. Kong Orange has published games with several international publishers and frequently receives support from Denmark’s cultural game funding initiatives for their exceptional ability to create high-quality games.
Rasmus Pilgaard
Rasmus is one of Denmark’s leading directors of commercial films and animation, as well as a highly experienced producer working with emerging technologies such as AI and Unreal Engine. He currently works on world-class animation at M2 Animation, an international animation studio headquartered in Aarhus. Their work includes producing cinematic game trailers and animated series for franchises such as Warhammer and LEGO.
Sille Sterll
Sille is an experienced producer of long-form television series within the family drama genre, with extensive knowledge of emerging production technologies such as Virtual Production. She is behind some of Denmark’s most beloved Christmas television specials and currently works freelance for companies including Nordisk Film. As part of the accelerator program, Sille’s role is to help build stronger connections between the games industry and the wider creative digital sector.
If you have questions about the accelerator program, you are welcome to contact us
Theresa Valbæk
Telefon: +45 53 39 10 84
E-mail: vanth@aarhus.dk
Amalie Kae
Telefon: +45 20 53 12 36
E-mail: amkk@aarhus.dk