Blueray is a university of Tartu spin-off company that has been awarded for boosting tourism in Estonia. Listen where their story began and what has happened during their nearly ten-year journey.

How can sports clubs connect with fans outside the stadium? This question sparked a lively discussion at a recent CDG-Booster meetup in Lahti (FIN), where people explored how immersive technologies might transform the future of sports events and fan engagement.

At the Nordic Game 2026 conference, CDG-Booster set up demo stations where companies in the Accelerator programme could show their games and digital products directly to industry professionals.

Could AI-powered smart glasses be a useful tool for entrepreneurs seeking to create social media content faster and more authentically? An entrepreneur from Lahti set out to answer this question in a two-week pilot provided by CDG-Booster.

Lahti, home to CDG-Booster partner LAB University of Applied Sciences, has already hosted five meetups. The latest, on Friday, 16 April, focused on marketing and visibility, the importance of making your presence known.

In this world, funding and support from communities, e.g., players, fans, small supporters, and online followers, can sometimes offer a more flexible option than traditional investors, especially when paired with the use of easily available, inexpensive technologies.

Exciting days ahead in Tartu, Estonia, as the 2nd round of Accelerator-selected companies arrive to meet each other for the first time.

The CDG Booster experts will go through the applications and inform everyone whether they’re in or not. Those who are selected will receive more information about kicking things off.

Disciplined focus, coachability and wellbeing turn scarce startup runway into real, sustainable growth.

You still have until Sunday to apply for the 2nd round of our acclaimed Accelerator programme!

We invite ambitious companies in game technologies, creative industries, AR, VR, XR, and related digital fields who want to grow, reach new markets, and further develop their products and services.

One key takeaway has been in line with the current global insecurity: companies should prepare for randomness and remember that investors are just people making decisions that are often not that rational.

For busy startups, microlearning supports capacity building without disrupting daily work. Teams can learn exactly what they need, when they need it,

The official launch of the application period for the 2nd round of the growth-boosting ACCELERATOR programme, targeted at game companies and all those working in VR/AR/XR or applying these technologies creatively in other industries, will open soon. However, we are already accepting applications!

This event marks a significant milestone, serving as the grand finale of CDG-Booster’s inaugural Accelerator round. Participating companies hailing from Finland, Sweden, and Estonia will take the stage to pitch their exciting products and services.

CDGB PODCAST EPISODE # 1: Grit and perseverance have been core attributes for Hologram Monster, an indie game studio from Tampere, Finland, who are on the verge of publishing their first major game.

In an incredible tour de force, our participating startups were winners and runner-up in the two major international pitching competitions at Pocket Gamer Helsinki.

According to the keynote speaker, business growth coach Mikko Kalliola (Aava & Bang) one must understand first what your customer (just one) wants. Build your strategy around it.

This one-day workshop brings Accelerator companies together for an intensive networking day, expert-led sessions, and practical exercises designed to help you sharpen your sales skills and deepen your customer understanding.