The Details
- Event Type: Trade Show
- Dates: August 20–24, 2025
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Venue: Cologne Event Hall
- Industry Focus: Video game sector
- Registration Deadline: August 1, 2025
- Time Commitment: 4 days
gamescom 2025
Digital Nova Scotia has partnered with the Canadian Embassy, Trade Commission Service (TCS), Interactive Society of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia, XP Gaming, Interactive New Brunswick, Ontario Creates, and Creative BC on this trade mission to gamescom 2025.
This Trade Mission to gamescom 2025 contributes to the goals and objectives of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, a collaborative, pan-Atlantic approach to help Atlantic businesses begin exporting, increase their export sales, expand to new markets, and attract foreign direct investment. The Strategy was developed jointly by the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ready to level up at gamescom 2025?
Gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games, and Europe’s most influential business platform for the gaming industry. Held annually in Cologne, Germany, the trade show draws tens of thousands of industry professionals, publishers, investors, and media from around the globe.
Canada has proudly maintained a strong presence at Gamescom, with more than 80 Canadian companies and organizations participating in recent years. This year, we're continuing that momentum with a dedicated Canadian Pavilion and trade mission programming to help Canadian companies shine on the global stage.
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Trade Mission Overview
Want to join the Atlantic Canadian team?
We will be supporting a team of 15 video game development and interactive media companies from Atlantic Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia) to Gamescom 2025.
Join us and let's team up to take your business to the next level.
What You Get
By joining the Atlantic delegation, your company will receive:
- 2 gamescom 2025 passes ($600+ value)
- MeetToMatch pass for each company ($250+ value)
- Marketing budget to help you create assets and materials for the trade mission (up to $750)
- Access to XP Gaming team for on-site business development (yes! they'll be there in person to help you get connected), networking support, B2B training, and one-on-one coaching
- Access to invite guests and leads to a private networking reception
- Access to the Canadian Pavilion and advertising space at the booth
- Additional promotional support before, during, and after gamescom 2025
Who Should Apply?
Canadian companies, organizations, associations, and individuals working in the video game development or interactive media industry are encouraged to apply. Whether you’re an indie studio, middleware developer, publisher, or platform innovator, this is your chance to scale globally. Companies must be from Atlantic Canada, or have significant operations in the region, to be accepted as part of this trade mission.
FAQs
How many businesses are participating from each province?
This Atlantic Canadian cohort will be part of a larger Canadian delegation that is put together in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada to Germany, Ontario Creates, and Creative BC. There are a total of 15 spots available for Atlantic Canadian businesses. Our team is dedicated to showcasing the Atlantic region, across all four provinces, on the global stage. We are actively working with government and industry partners from every province to ensure equal opportunity and access to this trade mission.
Are travel costs covered?
Each company will be responsible for their own travel, accommodations, meals, and incidentals. For assistance and support for your travel costs, companies in:
- Nova Scotia can receive funding through Invest Nova Scotia's Export Development Program (EDP) – If this is your company's first time applying to a program with Invest Nova Scotia, or if you don’t know their Customer Number, you'll need to contact their Regional Business Development Advisor to request this information.
- Prince Edward Island can receive funding and financial support through the Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund
Why participate?
Whether you're looking to launch a new game, expand to global markets, or connect with international partners, this trade mission offers unparalleled opportunities:
- Showcase your company at the Canada Pavilion—a high-traffic meeting hub for Canadian delegates.
- Gain visibility through an exclusive online directory via MeetToMatch, managed by the TCS in Berlin.
- Connect with global decision-makers through curated B2B matchmaking with potential buyers, investors, publishers, and partners.
- Attend exclusive networking events hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service and Embassy partners.
- Pitch your product or service to targeted international audiences.Receive on-the-ground support and market intelligence from the TCS team.
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