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Video games ecosystem catalyst

SpielFabrique is an international catalyst for the video game ecosystem, founded in 2016 by Odile Limpach and Thierry Baujard. We design and deliver mentoring and acceleration programs for indie game studios across Europe, Africa, and South America, and have supported more than 300 studios across 60 countries to date.

Our programs

Through our programs, we strengthen game development, foster international market expansion, and help local game ecosystems connect with global opportunities. Beyond gaming, we build bridges between the video game industry and other creative sectors, encouraging cross-media collaboration and innovation.
Our flagship programs (EVA, MATCH, and BRIDGE) combine acceleration, co-production opportunities, and a global network of more than 100 industry mentors to help studios grow sustainably and reach new markets.

Let's level up!

Join to access valuable resources, guidance, and a vibrant community of European fellow developers.

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Make your game happen!

Join our co-production mentoring program for insights, collaboration, and game-changing success.

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Let’s build bridges together

Join our transformative activities empowering African game studios. Enhance business skills, refine prototypes, and ignite European connections.

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Gamescom Clinic

A programme to help video game studios from NRW, Germany to prepare for Gamescom.

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Games on a big screen

Kino Games bridges the worlds of cinema and gaming, transforming theaters across Europe into vibrant hubs for immersive gaming events, attracting new audiences and maximizing venue potential.

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Create New IP Worlds

Take part in mentoring, workshops, pitching sessions, and networking to develop new cross-media collaborations and IP strategies.

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The numbers speak for themselves

Since 2016, due to meticulous planning, innovative strategies, and dedicated teamwork, SpielFabrique achieved great results. From now on, we are accelerating!

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Who are we?

SpielFabrique stems from a Franco-German video game initiative created in April 2015 by Media Deals at the French Embassy on the occasion of the International Games Week Berlin.

Pr. Odile Limpach
Pr. Odile LimpachCo-Founder
Odile teaches at Cologne Game Lab and advises on serious games. She held executive roles at Blue Byte, Ubisoft, and volunteers in vocational training and creative industries development.

odile@spielfabrique.eu

Thierry Baujard
Thierry BaujardCo-Founder
Thierry excels in funding creative industries, directing companies in Audiovisual, Gaming, MusicTech, FashionTech, and is the founder of the pan-European network, Media Deals.

thierry@spielfabrique.eu

Matthes Lindner
Matthes LindnerProgram Manager
Matthes coordinates Spielfabrique’s acceleration programs and sustainability research, guiding studios toward success and growth. With a background in anthropology, sustainability, and project management, he's passionate about understanding the transformative impact games can have on culture and society.

matthes@spielfabrique.eu

Olympe Challot
Olympe ChallotMATCH / BRIDGE Project Manager
Olympe supports OFAJ/DFJW's AbP program. She holds a Master’s degree in Intl Relations, specialized in Creative Europe's MEDIA sub-program and worked as Communication & Advocacy Officer in an NGO before joining her current team.

olympe@spielfabrique.eu

Emma Dauphin
Emma DauphinCross-sectorial Project Manager
Emma comes from the Sustainability and Agriculture research field but has over the years worked closely with multiple creative industries. She is in charge of various Cross-Media projects and part of the communication team.

emma@spielfabrique.eu

Joris Schnabel
Joris SchnabelSenior Operations Manager
Joris is a producer and project manager with a background in event production, creative operations, and public funding in the games industry. Before joining Spielfabrique, he co-founded the Berlin-based indie studio Dexai Arts, served as Head of Exhibition at the Games Ground Festival, and helped shape industry events with Beat Em Hub. As Senior Operations Manager, he oversees the implementation of key projects and supports the coordination of partners and production workflows.

joris@spielfabrique.eu

Jérémy Leresteux
Jérémy LeresteuxSlyce Product Manager and IT Operations Manager
Jérémy manages SpielFabrique's Slyce platform and IT. With a double background in science and humanities, he teaches french and develops websites and applications.

jeremy@spielfabrique.eu

Candice Mermet
Candice MermetCommunication and Project Manager
With a background in media & culture, event management and gender studies, Candice is working on cross-media projects and is in charge of communications.

candice@spielfabrique.eu

André Bernhardt
André BernhardtGeneral Manager
André's career spans the gaming industry, from Sony Computer Entertainment to several major publishers. Since founding IndieAdvisor in 2012, he has supported independent developers in development, financing, and market entry. Through his ventures and teaching, he contributes to the next generation of creators. His international network and dual business–creative expertise make him a strong partner for SpielFabrique’s growth.

andre@spielfabrique.eu

Umanimation

France

Platform:
 PC, Switch
Genre:
 Adventure

Publisher:
 Focus Entertainment

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& powered by

Dordogne

Experience a unique journey through Dordogne as you uncover lost family secrets and relive your childhood memories.

Steam

PlayTix X Tiny Crocodile Studio

France / Germany

Platform:
 Mobile

Genre:
Web3, Simulation

powered by

Top Squad

Top Squad, the web3 soccer game with stunning graphics and worldwide quick matches.

Globe

Ludopium X CdM

Germany / France

Platform:
PC, Mobile
Genre:
Action, Casual
Publisher:
Arte France

accelerated by

& powered by

Vectronom

2nd Deutscher Computerspielpreis

Get hypnotized by the electronic soundtrack of Vectronom and its pulsing geometric and colorful world.

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Seed By Seed

France

Platform:
 PC, Consoles
Genre:
 Action, Adventure, Casual
Publisher: HandyGames


accelerated by

Pile Up!

Pile Up: 1-4 player 3D platformer. Jump, build piles, explore world. Coordination & creativity required. Friendly creatures await!

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Naraven

Switzerland

Platform:
 PC, Consoles
Genre:
 Adventure, Casual
Publisher:
 All in! Games

accelerated by

Backfirewall_

Backfirewall_ is a persistent smartphone OS that crashes until it gets its desired update. As an Update Assistant, you must face the challenge of dealing with its stubbornness.

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Label This

Slovenia

Platform:
PC, Consoles
Genre:
 Adventure, Casual
Publisher:
Crunching Koalas

accelerated by

The Gap

The Gap tells the story of a man’s quest to cure his family’s illness through exploration of parallel realities, delving into his psyche and cherished memories.

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Darjeeling X Feierabend

France / Germany

Platform:
Mobile
Genre:
 RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Publisher:
 ARTE


powered by

Homo Machina

Homo Machina is a puzzle video game based on a German physician’s illustrations for making biology accessible.

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GameExPro X CdM

France

Platform:
VR

Genre:
 RPG, Simulation, Strategy

powered by

Critical Mistrust

Play a virtual reality game as four astronauts try to stop a deadly virus, but trust is scarce and the culprit unknown. Choose a side and solve the mystery.

Globe

Black Flag

France

Platform:
PC, MAC, Linux

Genre:
 RPG, Simulation, Strategy

accelerated by

Orphan Age

Orphan Age is a dystopian life sim game where you play not as the soldiers of war, but as the children left behind.

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