eGames Lab

What eGames Lab does

eGames Lab is a Portuguese national consortium for the video games industry, founded in 2021/2022 and headquartered in Funchal, Madeira. It aggregates 14+ gaming studios, R&D centres, and public/private entities under a shared infrastructure that includes four physical labs across Madeira, Lisbon, Évora, and the Azores, supported by academic partnerships with Carnegie-Mellon, IT University of Copenhagen, Victoria University of Wellington, and HitLab New Zealand. The consortium operates four core product lines: (1) in-house and member-studio game development using Unity and Unreal Engine, with released titles including Linea, Waste Rush, Chill, and Hanno; (2) applied research and consulting across VR/AR, AI, blockchain, and interactive storytelling; (3) the XBOOST acceleration program for new member studios; and (4) the IXP/Marketplace B2B platform connecting developers, publishers, and investors.

The consortium was capitalised via a 29M EUR funding package — 23M EUR from Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) plus 6M EUR from private sources — structured to operate through end-2025. Its stated revenue target is 30M EUR annually, with revenue mechanics spanning one-time game licensing, research and consulting services, and a Partners Program subscription. Distribution leverage comes from formal alliances with Amazon Game Tech (AWS), PlayStation Talents, and DELL, plus a standing presence at GDC, Gamescom, DevGAMM, and Mobidictum.

The entity's structural risk is its funding concentration: the PRR contribution expires at the end of 2025, leaving the consortium dependent on member studios achieving commercial sustainability, on IXP/Marketplace monetisation, and on the renewal or substitution of public funding before that cliff. Member-studio quality is uneven but anchored by Infinity Games, a Deloitte Fast 50 recipient, and OneWayEleven, developer of the consortium's flagship 2025 title Hanno.

Name

eGames Lab

Legal name

eGames Lab Portugal Consortium

Website

https://egameslab.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

eGames Lab is a Portuguese national consortium for the video games industry, founded 2021/2022 and headquartered in Funchal, that aggregates 14+ gaming studios and R&D centres across four physical labs in Madeira, Lisbon, Évora, and the Azores to deliver game development, applied VR/AR/AI research, and the IXP/Marketplace B2B platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Funchal

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Videogame Development Revenue: Consortium members develop and launch videogames internationally, with the goal of launching more than 14 videogames on the international market and generating yearly revenue of 30M€
2. Research Services and Consulting: Providing mentoring, training credits and research services to consortium members and partners
3. Partners Program Access: Finance/investment-access, co-development opportunities, and access to equipment and play testing facilities for partner companies

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eGames Lab is a national consortium of 14 Portuguese companies, R&D centres, and public/private entities focused on video game development and creative industries. It provides a Partners Program offering access to financing, co-development, internationalization support, research services, and trade show participation. The consortium operates four physical research labs across mainland Portugal, Madeira, Évora, and the Azores, providing motion-capture, VR treadmills, and playtesting facilities.

Product overview

eGames Lab is a unique egames development and creative industries ecosystem in Portugal bringing together 14 companies, R&D centres, and public/private entities. The consortium operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture, with core offerings including a network of game development studios (using Unity and Unreal Engine), physical research labs across four locations (Madeira, Lisbon, Évora, Azores) with VR and motion-capture capabilities, and an IXP/marketplace platform. Research activities span AI, Storytelling, Blockchain, VR and AR. The portfolio includes member studio products such as Infinity Games' wellness app Chill and game Linea, OneWayEleven's Hanno, FootAR's sports AR experiences, Yacooba Labs' Web3 gaming solutions, and Walkme Mobile's sustainability game Waste Rush, alongside research frameworks and scientific papers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partners Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 220 highly qualified jobs mobilized
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SpielfabriquecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2023Partnership to secure participation of Portuguese gaming companies in the European Games CoProduction Market, regardless of consortium membership.
• Amazon Game Tech (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner providing Amazon Game Tech services and support to the consortium.
• PlayStation TalentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial partner supporting Portuguese gaming industry development through PlayStation platform.
• DELLcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing hardware and infrastructure support.
• EnjinstartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for fundraising on Web3 - Singapore's Enjinstarter launchpad collaborates with eGames Lab to leverage fundraising opportunities for Portuguese gaming startups.
• Carnegie-Mellon UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner through CMU Portugal program providing research collaboration and expertise.
• IT University of CopenhagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research services and academic collaboration.
• HitLab New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational research partner in augmented reality and gaming research.
• Marinha PortuguesaminorOthersPortuguese Navy as a public sector partner supporting the consortium.
• Fórum OceanominorOthersOcean Forum as a strategic partner in the Portuguese ecosystem.
• ETICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing training and professional development in creative industries.
• Victoria University of WellingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner from New Zealand in gaming research.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IGDA (International Game Developers Association): Global nonprofit membership organization serving game developers worldwide. Comparable to eGames Lab as a peer-level industry association supporting developer communities, with broader geographic scope and a more established operating model.
• DevGAMM: International conference and networking platform for game developers, primarily active across Eastern Europe and the CIS. Comparable to eGames Lab's event-driven GTM motion and internationalization goals, but operating as a global conference brand rather than a national cluster.
• Spil Games: Netherlands-based digital gaming company operating web and mobile game networks. Comparable to eGames Lab through its European gaming ecosystem role and casual/mobile publishing focus, though as a single company rather than a consortium.

Regional players

• AEV Games (Games from Spain): Spanish video game industry association representing Spanish developers and publishers. Comparable to eGames Lab as a national-level aggregator that promotes the local industry internationally and supports studio growth, but operating in a different geography.
• Game Dev London: London-based community and consortium supporting the UK's capital gaming industry through events, workspace, and member programs. Comparable to eGames Lab's local-cluster model but focused on a single city rather than a multi-region national agenda.
• Abragames: Brazilian Association of Game Developers, a national consortium promoting Brazilian game studios at home and abroad. Comparable to eGames Lab as a national-level industry association focused on internationalization, though operating in a much larger Spanish-speaking market.

Direct peers

• GameBCN: Barcelona-based video game industry cluster that brings together studios, publishers, and educational institutions to grow the regional gaming ecosystem. Directly comparable to eGames Lab as a city/country-level gaming cluster with shared infrastructure and member services.
• SpielFabrique: European games co-production market and consortium that connects indie studios with publishers, investors, and partners. Directly comparable to eGames Lab's co-development and internationalization role, and already an active partner of the consortium.
• UKIE: The UK Interactive Entertainment Association is the national trade body for the UK video games and interactive entertainment industry. Comparable to eGames Lab as a national-level consortium/industry body that aggregates game studios, advocates for the sector, and provides shared services and representation.

Emerging players

• GameDev.hu: Hungarian game developer community and association aggregating Central European studios. Comparable to eGames Lab as a national-level gaming community/cluster with shared promotion and policy-adjacent goals, though smaller in scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/egameslab
• Facebookfacebook.com/egameslab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/egames-lab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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