PGDA Talent Award 2026 – Apply now!

6 Feb. 2026

Applications for the PGDA Talent Award 2026 are now open!

Apply now with your project for the PGDA Talent Award and get a chance to exhibit at the Level Up Gaming Festival and gamescom 2026! Applications are open until April 5th, 2026 – 23:59.

For the submission you will need:

You need to actively study at a school or university in WS 2025 & SS 2026
Provide a playable build
Submit a Pitch Deck
Provide a Trailer & Screenshots
Provide a video showing pure gameplay with a maximum duration of five (5) minutes.
Cover picture (aka pack shot or steam capsule) – vertical 600×900
Hand in a PR fact sheet

Find the full information regarding the application terms and conditions here.

Register for the Talent Award