Four business development expert organizations carry out CDG Booster.  

Read more about our TEAM.

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (XAMK), FIN

XAMK, leading the project, is a digital innovation and game technology leader in Finland, specializing in RDI and applying game technologies in various sectors like construction and education. It's unique in Finland for offering a game technology engineering program and plays a vital role in the CDG Booster project.

Dataspelbranchen (Swedish Game Industry Foundation), SWE

With over 40 years of supporting the game development sector, Dataspelbranchen provides extensive experience and a solid Nordic and European network. SMEs in the CDG Booster project must offer support for scaling and entering new markets.

Tartu Science Park Foundation, EST

As South Estonia's innovation hub, Tartu Science Park specializes in growing technology-intensive startups. With success in incubation and acceleration and a focus on VR, AR, XR, and metaverse technologies, it's a critical partner in the CDG Booster program for SME international growth.

LAB University of Applied Sciences, FIN  

LAB excels in service design and user experience, integrating design thinking with modern technologies. It leverages a large pool of design experts and students to boost companies' competitive edge, making it vital for the CDG Booster accelerator program.

We have Three Key Activities:

1. Accelerator Program Development

   CDG Booster builds a comprehensive accelerator program tailored for SMEs in Finland, Sweden, and Estonia. The program works with innovative technologies like VR, AR, XR, metaverse, and game tech. It includes business development workshops, mentoring, user experience sprints, and peer-to-peer support to help companies scale and grow.

2. Cross-Border Ecosystem Building

   The project creates a robust cross-border ecosystem that connects tech companies with industry experts, investors, and new markets. This ecosystem fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business networking across Finland, Sweden, and Estonia, helping SMEs to scale up and expand their reach.

3. Market Readiness and Scaling Support

   CDG Booster focuses on helping tech SMEs refine their products and services to make them market-ready and user-friendly. The program also supports developing business models that fit new customer segments and facilitates access to industry events, trade missions, and investor meetings.

Joining the community is easy and flexible, based on your current needs!

1. EXPLORE the CDG Booster Platform: SMEs can enjoy the CDG Booster online platform, which offers resources, networking opportunities, and access to the accelerator program. Our online community in Discord is open to new participants during the first 24 months of the project.

2. Attend Local Meetups and Sessions: SMEs can engage with the project by attending local meetups, workshops, and online sessions organized by the project. These events provide opportunities to connect with experts, gain insights, and explore the benefits of the accelerator program.

3. Apply for the Accelerator Program: Tech SMEs interested in scaling up can apply to join the CDG Booster accelerator program [TBA early 2025]. The program offers personalized support, mentoring, and access to cross-border resources to help companies grow and succeed in new markets.