NYC Media Lab
Higher EducationNew York, United States11-50 Employees
NYC Media Lab, based in Brooklyn, New York, operates in the higher education sector and oversees the Game Design Future Lab (GDFL). GDFL concentrates on digital game design, development, infrastructure for games, and emerging media, with the aim of increasing video game production in the local ecosystem and supporting indie studios and NYC digital game developers moving forward. The program is a one-year, in-person accelerator designed to help digital gaming startups reach their goals by offering desk space, staff support, mentorship from academics and industry professionals, networking opportunities, investor guidance, tailored workshops, and office hours. The first year's cohort is planned to include six game developers or startups, and applications are open.