NEOGAMES, FINNISH NATIONAL CENTRE OF GAME BUSINESS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

Neogames is a national game centre which operates within Technology Centre Hermia. Nearly all the members of Finnish gaming community are also members of Neogames.

This strong base offers Neogames an unique view to all the aspects of games and game development in Finland. Neogames´ approach to game cluster development is very pragmatic and based on needs of our members.

Neogames’ activities take the following forms:

• the creation of a comprehensive network of players in the games field.
Neogames gathers around itself games companies connected to computer and mobile gaming and research institutes and organizations. Members of Neogames include a number of significant organizations, from a one-man company to global
players, from research to business.

• the development of games-related business.
Neogames provides its members with a strong support network for the development of future entertainment applications and games. Neogames is a gateway to competence in technology and concept design as well as path to international markets.

• the support and coordination of research and training related
activities to support the games field.
Neogames organizes training related to the games and entertainment industries and participates in the development of the range of courses arranged by educational institutes.

• the improvement of the image of the games field and making the field better known: transferring games-related news from the culture section to the financial pages.
Neogames is an active provider of market information and an intermediary of marketing channels. Neogames participates in the organization of Finnish events related to the games business and offers affordable opportunities to visit international fairs in the field by arranging joint travel deals.