European game clusters gathered in Linköping to strengthen the future of the games industry

Launched in 2023, the BSG Go! project brought together 10 game development hubs and three public authority organisations from across the Baltic Sea region. Its aim has been to build a stronger and more resilient European games industry by creating a robust ecosystem to support young developers and entrepreneurs – a vital prerequisite for sustainable growth and the ability to meet future challenges.

At the conference in Linköping, results from 19 pilot actions carried out within BSG Go! were carefully reviewed to ensure their long-term impact. Game development hubs, with their mission to build strong communities, have emerged as the most promising support structure for a thriving regional games sector. Key highlights include:

• Empowerment: tools and methods to encourage senior developers – both male and female – to take on leadership and mentoring roles.

• Upskilling: ensuring high-quality support from mentors and team leaders within game studios.

• Motivation: making the industry more environmentally and socially sustainable.

• Stimulation: connecting the Baltic Sea region to the European stage and learning from the success stories of other hubs.

A newly created network, The Game Dev Hubs League – “The League” – has already brought together 22 hubs, strengthening cross-border collaboration and laying the foundation for new international partnerships.

“It is unique that so many successful game clusters from across the region gathered here in Linköping. This demonstrates both the strength and potential of international collaboration. Together we can create better opportunities for the young game developers who represent the future of the industry,” says Thomas Clifford, Project Manager at East Sweden Game.

About BSG Go!

BSG Go! (Baltic Sea Game Go) is a three-year cooperation project co-funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region, under the priority Innovative Societies – Resilient Economies and Communities. The project is co-funded by the European Union. 

About East Sweden Game

East Sweden Game is a game hub and community in Linköping, Sweden, where developers, entrepreneurs, and creatives can grow and thrive. ESG is a member of BSG-Go! and hosted the final project conference in September 2025.