FunPlus and GameBCN’s inspiring mentoring partnership
Celebrating a successful partnership and the impact of mentorship
Hello everyone, and welcome back to our exclusive “Insiders Info” interview series, where we share with you unique insights into FunPlus, FunPlus People, and our Worlds!
Today, we want to highlight the key achievements and insights from our collaboration with GameBCN on their 10th anniversary:
Last week, we celebrated the successful conclusion of another fantastic year of our Mentoring Partnership with GameBCN, a leading video game incubation program in Barcelona, with great excitement. This year felt particularly special as GameBCN celebrated its 10th anniversary—a decade spent nurturing the next generation of video game talent.
We at FunPlus proudly contributed to this inspiring journey, empowering talented game teams and strengthening the creative ecosystem in Barcelona.
The program wrapped up with the 10th edition of DemoDay, where we got to see firsthand the impressive results of the teams’ hard work and creativity.
Strong institutional support and the participation of iGi / indie Game Incubator (Japan) further enriched the program, building creative bridges across the globe.
DemoDay 10th Edition
FunPlus mentors
And of course, we can’t forget our awesome mentors, who were key in helping these teams shine:
We extend our deepest thanks to Simón Lee, Joan Francesc Bañó, Oscar Sahun, and Fer Arrebillaga, along with the entire GameBCN team and partners, for their dedication, hard work, and passion that made this year such a hit!
Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue our official mentoring partnership with GameBCN for many more years. We eagerly anticipated next year’s incubated teams and remained committed to supporting the expansion of GameBCN around the world.
Together, let’s keep building, mentoring, and creating a brighter future for the global gaming industry.
FunPlus
About FunPlus
FunPlus is one of the largest privately held companies in all of gaming. Founded in 2010, it is a global creator of interactive entertainment experiences powered by technology, with cross-platform game development and IP creation at its core.
FunPlus is an organization that fosters top industry talent, with around 2,000 team members based in offices and studios across three continents.
At FunPlus, we are passionate about creating entertaining experiences, surrounding ourselves with the best and brightest talent, and providing them with the opportunity to do their best work. Think you have what it takes? Check out our career opportunities and join us!
Established in 2014 by Simón Lee, the former design director of Digital Legends, and supported by the Government of Catalonia and the Barcelona City Council, GameBCN is a publicly and privately funded program, offering teams participating in its yearly program 100% free access. As stated on the GameBCN website, GameBCN’s mission is to empower and support small teams in the video game industry from their roots by fostering connections between public administration, universities, and successful global companies.
It aims to be a nurturing home where teams can find the support, confidence, and conducive ecosystem necessary to grow and thrive.
The core values of GameBCN, including passion, trust, community, innovation, collaboration, and support, are deeply ingrained in every aspect of its operation.
This global incubation program in Barcelona is dedicated to professionalizing the production pipeline and maximizing business opportunities for video game studios, with a strong focus on talent growth, business development, production training, and networking events.
Notably, GameBCN boasts a remarkable publisher agreement ratio of over 50%, underscoring the program’s effectiveness.
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