THE 2026-2027 APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN UNTIL JUNE 5th!
Since 2014, the NYU Game Center Incubator has helped transform small independent game projects into polished, launched games. With the help of our faculty as well as a dedicated group of industry advisors, the program provides time, space, guidance and resources to help set teams up for success. This year, the NYU Game Center Incubator is restructuring to increase support for a wider variety of games and a wider variety of end goals, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to success. We want to connect teams to the support they need to launch games, start studios, and to build strong game communities.
The Incubator is a part-time program that runs from September 2026 – August 2027, starting with in-person workshops and co-working during Autumn, and then switching to remote collaboration platforms for the remainder of the year.
Please apply to the upcoming Incubator Cohort using this form. Application is open until June 5th, 11:59pm Eastern Time.
You can stay up to date on all Game Center Incubator communications via our newsletter and social media.
Participants of the 2026 Incubator receive:
- Funding – $15,000 per team/game
- Mentorship – A committed Executive Producer
- Workshops – Practical workshops with industry experts
- Community Coworking space – Onsite collaboration space during Fall 2026, in downtown Brooklyn
- Advisory Board – One-on-one or small group meetings, pitch practice, playtesting, etc with Incubator Advisors throughout the year
- Exposure in Festivals (PlayNYC, GDC, etc..)
Full details of the assessment criteria and participating project responsibilities are available here.
For the FAQ page see here.
The NYU Game Center and the Incubator are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and safe space for applicants and participants. We welcome and highly encourage designers and developers from all backgrounds to apply.