METROTECH — On Tuesday, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in conjunction with NYC Media Lab (NYCML), approved the creation of NYC Game Design Future Lab, a digital gaming incubator at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering. The program will be led by the NYU Tandon Future Labs, a startup incubator network operator founded 15 years ago with initial funding from NYCEDC. This new incubator will tap into the growing digital game development industry and aims to enable developer success through personalized and strategic mentorship, industry-specific and fundamental business workshops, investor outreach, access to new technologies and network building.
Mayor Eric Adams’ “Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery” identified digital gaming as a priority, and NYCEDC and NYCML identified an incubator as an effective method to support and build the local industry. The industry is comprised of six key sectors that are directly responsible for 7,600 jobs, $762 million in wages, and $2 billion in economic output, as per the 2021 NYC Digital Games Industry Economic Impact Study, conducted by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
“The growing digital game design industry is primed for continued growth throughout New York City and it is important we provide early-stage developers with world-class resources to ensure their success,” said NYCEDC President & CEO Andrew Kimball. “Mayor Adams and NYCEDC are committed to supporting this industry and this new incubator will fuel development through access to state-of-the-art technology, mentorship, and industry-catered workshops. NYCEDC is thrilled to partner with NYC Media Lab and NYU Tandon, and we look forward to the new NYC Game Design Future Lab contributing to a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.”
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