ABOUT
The Great Journey is a business incubator, workspace, and community for game developers and entrepreneurs in Värmland. Our mission is to grow the local games industry by supporting you at every stage—from developing your project to starting your studio and releasing your game.
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Through our accelerator program, we provide project management guidance, legal support, and publisher matchmaking—while you keep full ownership of your IP, studio, and creative process.
We’re here to help you focus on what matters most: making great games and achieving your goals.​
news in the community
Here's what's happening in our community. For all the latest news, announcements, game launches and events, look no further.
LATEST NEWS
august 28, 2025
Bonsai '98 nominated for the swedish game awards
Noodleloop and their game Bonsai ’98 have been nominated in not one, but two categories at the Swedish Game Awards 2025.
Huge congratulations to Jakob, Mukund and Martin for these well-deserved nominations!
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june 5, 2025
wrapping up the Great
Summer Pitch 2025!
On June 3rd The Great Summer Pitch was arranged in Karlstad for the sixth time.
With over 200 passionate participants and 13 pitches , this year’s event was our biggest and most inspiring yet.
new report (SWE)
National coordinator for the development of the computer games industry in Sweden
The Great Journey Presents New Report on Video Games, Entrepreneurship, and Transmedia:
Calling for a State-Appointed National Coordinator in Karlstad
To maintain and grow Sweden’s leading position in the digital games and creative sectors, future development must balance cultural and commercial interests, enhance cooperation between public and private actors, and unify cultural fields under a cohesive national strategy. The report recommends appointing a state national coordinator for this purpose, ideally based in Karlstad due to the region’s strong cultural assets and favorable conditions.
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